B 29 A-Bomb Carriers 1946

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3/27/46

Various shots of the American giant bomber plane B 29 Flying Fortress, adapted as robot plane for atom tests on unknown airfield. Crowd gathered around the plane, airforce officer surrounded by pressmen, answering questions. Various interior shots of the adapted plane. Various shots...

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Cataloguer:
Sanja
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
64494
Sort Number:
UN 1364 F
Time in/Out:
01:40:36:00 / 01:42:27:00
Canister:
UN 1364 F
Film ID:
2191.16
Issue Date:
1946

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