British Troops Visit King Farouk's Zoo 1944

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Unused / unissued material - date and locations unclear or unknown.

Egypt.

Various shots show a large group of British servicemen and women visiting the zoo of King Farouk.

They see geese and chickens, feed emus (ostriches?) and a giant tortoise. The soldiers and ATS (Auxiliary...

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Cataloguer:
Sarah
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
61662
Sort Number:
UN 0845 G
Time in/Out:
01:04:23:00 / 01:07:34:00
Canister:
UN 845 G
Film ID:
1957.02
Issue Date:

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