Convoy At Sea Attack On Island 1944

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Unissued / Unused material.

Pacific.

Various shots explosions in jungle. L/S landing craft heading for shore. Various shots as they land. M/S American soldiers running ashore. Various shots as they bring vehicles and equipment ashore. M/S as plane is fired at. Aerial view of island....

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Cataloguer:
Emma
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
61543
Sort Number:
UN 1202 N
Time in/Out:
01:18:08:00 / 01:19:49:00
Canister:
UN 1202 N
Film ID:
1946.13
Issue Date:

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