B29 Bombers Arrive In Britain 1950

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Unissued / unused material.

B-29 bombers for Britain, Marham, Norfolk.

CU US and RAF (Royal Air Force) flags flying side by side. MS RAF guard of honour presenting arms pan to Arthur Henderson, Secretary of State for Air. LS Henderson walking across to RAF guard of honour, airmen...

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Cataloguer:
Amelia
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
65488
Sort Number:
UN 2241 E
Time in/Out:
01:18:44:00 / 01:20:19:00
Canister:
UN 2241 E
Film ID:
2292.11
Issue Date:
1950

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