Brabazon Plane 1940-1949

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Filton, Bristol.

LS. Pan over aerodrome that has been specially built for the Brabazon. LS. New hangar under construction. MS. Workmen standing on girders of hangar under construction. MS. Track vehicle levelling runway. Scraper. MS. Steamroller at work on runway. MS. Girders of new hanger....

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Data

Cataloguer:
Agnew
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
67481
Sort Number:
UN 2161 C
Time in/Out:
01:46:45:00 / 01:50:42:00
Canister:
UN 2161 C
Film ID:
2485.19
Issue Date:
1940 - 1949

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