Desert Air Strip 1941

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Unused / unissued material - location and dates unclear or unknown.

Desert Location.

VS of allied troops being marched carrying picks and shovels. The troops all appear to be from Colonial forces - not clear where from.

VS The troops breaking up the surface and scrub of the...

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Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
60376
Sort Number:
UN 0283 B
Time in/Out:
01:06:19:00 / 01:10:21:00
Canister:
UN 283 B
Film ID:
1667.02
Issue Date:

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