Carrier Roosevelt's Initial Cruise 1946

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Various shots, some air shots, of American aircraft carrier 'Roosevelt' at sea during her first voyage. Planes in flight over carrier, planes landing and taking off, captain being interviewed. More shots of the carrier at sea, planes on deck, guns at ready, planes...

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Cataloguer:
Sanja
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
64262
Sort Number:
UN 1333 H
Time in/Out:
01:15:09:00 / 01:16:54:00
Canister:
UN 1333 H
Film ID:
2177.08
Issue Date:
1946

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