Bench-Testing V2 1945

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Full title reads: "BENCH-TESTING V2"

Germany.

Long shot of compressed air power units at German experimental station where Allied experts work on uncovering secrets of German V2 rocket. Compressed air power units being manoeuvred into position by several men. Several shots of V2 rocket...

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Cataloguer:
Sanja
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
40145
Sort Number:
45/063
Time in/Out:
01:14:40:00 / 01:16:30:00
Canister:
45/63
Film ID:
1161.08
Issue Date:
06/08/1945

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