Clearing Mines By Water Jet 1940

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Saunton, Devon

MS "Danger Mines" notice.

LS Soldiers in duffel coats at work with mine detectors on the beach (clearing minefield at Saunton, Devon).

LS Water jet playing on sand.

SCU Pump driver at controls.

CU Pipes.

MS Small bulldozer at work...

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Data

Cataloguer:
Heather
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
66897
Sort Number:
UN 1913 A
Time in/Out:
01:07:05:00 / 01:08:52:00
Canister:
UN 1913 A
Film ID:
2423.05
Issue Date:

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