Comet Flight South America 1960

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Unissued / Unused material.

BOAC's Comet flight to South America. Brazil, South America.

Various shots taken from Comet flying over the Andes showing them clearly below. Various shots taken from Comet flying over the coastline of Rio de Janeiro.

Various shots of Jacada...

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Cataloguer:
Emma
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
84693
Sort Number:
UN 3319 K
Time in/Out:
01:40:36:00 / 01:41:26:00
Canister:
UN 3319 K
Film ID:
2944.30
Issue Date:
1960

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