Canberra Aircraft Record Bid 1951

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These shots seem to be out takes from "CANBERRA DOES IT".

Shots of Canberra flying and landing, possibly at RAF Station Aldergrove, Northern Ireland. Photographers take pictures as it lands. Pilot and crew talk to ground staff and officials next to plane. Canberra towed towards the hanger....

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Cataloguer:
Mike
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
85405
Sort Number:
DOCS
Time in/Out:
01:27:43:00 / 01:38:56:00
Canister:
DOCS
Film ID:
2975.04
Issue Date:
1951

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