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Bombardier Billy Wells 1914-1918
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Bombardier Billy Wells.
Bombardier Billy Wells; a British soldier in World War One; shows off his skills at skipping. CU of Billy jumping; wearing one of those old-fashioned 1-piece long athletic leotards; as other men (in civilian dress) watch in BG.
Sports - skipping.
Data
- Cataloguer:
- Cheri
- Stock:
- Black & White
- Sound:
- Silent
- Media URN:
- 73380
- Sort Number:
- ON 142 P
- Time in/Out:
- 01:42:21:00 / 01:42:27:00
- Canister:
- ON 142 P
- Film ID:
- 1922.39
- Issue Date:
- 1914 - 1918
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