B.O.A.C. "Britannia" 1953

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B.O.A.C. "BRITANNIA"

Pan along the BOAC "Britannia". Air to air, Britannia in flight (several shots). LS. Britannia landing. CU. Propellers and Engines of Britannia - mechanic working on them. Various shots of the Britannia parked on aerodrome. Various shots of the team of...

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Cataloguer:
Virginia
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
81831
Sort Number:
UN 2575 A
Time in/Out:
01:27:48:00 / 01:32:25:00
Canister:
UN 2575 A
Film ID:
2785.10
Issue Date:
1953

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