Bowman-Maples Fire 1941

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Unused / unissued material - dates unclear or unknown.

London.

VS Night or very dark fire shots - Firemen fighting blaze in large store - Bowman-Maples. Flames leap out of the roof and firemen use hoses and ladders to fight the fire.

(Mute Neg.)

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Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
60308
Sort Number:
UN 0263 D
Time in/Out:
01:26:16:00 / 01:27:19:00
Canister:
UN 263 D
Film ID:
1637.16
Issue Date:

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