Biafra Supplies 1970

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No title - RAF (Royal Air Force) relief drop to Biafra halted as Nigerians say they would prefer civilian rather than military aircraft landing in Lagos. RAF Lyneham, Wiltshire.

Various shots Hercules aircraft standing on the tarmac at RAF base, Lyneham. C/U large trap door which is open at...

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Cataloguer:
Emma
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
57748
Sort Number:
70/005
Time in/Out:
01:31:20:00 / 01:32:05:00
Canister:
70/5
Film ID:
2239.18
Issue Date:
15/01/1970

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