Breathing Space 1958

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Full title reads: "Middle East. Breathing Space".

Jordan.

GV Parachute Regiment soldiers marching, in Amman. GV Paratroops' Camp. LV Line of paratroops marching across airfield. LV Paratroops in bren gun pit. CU Soldier checking gun. GV Hunter jet fighters lined up on the airfield....

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Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
49511
Sort Number:
58/060
Time in/Out:
01:45:14:00 / 01:47:13:00
Canister:
58/60
Film ID:
1537.20
Issue Date:
28/07/1958

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