Camel Corps 1940 1940

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Unused / unissued material - location unclear or unknown.

Sudan.

Several shots of the camel corps, most Colonial soldiers, marching. Various shots of the troops with camels on parade - camels quite well drilled. C/U shot of the Sudanese trumpeter - a young boy.

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Cataloguer:
Sanja
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
58333
Sort Number:
UN 0203 B
Time in/Out:
01:35:12:00 / 01:37:07:00
Canister:
UN 203 B
Film ID:
612.09
Issue Date:

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