Expedition Into The Arctic 1946

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Full title reads: "EXPEDITION IN THE ARCTIC".

Arctic Circle.

Canadian expedition is sent to the Arctic Circle to obtain information about life in that climate. Foreign observers accompany the mission. Snowmobiles, sledges etc. Husky dogs pull sledge. Air force personnel have Cammache...

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Cataloguer:
Sanja
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
45022
Sort Number:
46/015
Time in/Out:
01:38:41:00 / 01:41:20:00
Canister:
46/15
Film ID:
1374.23
Issue Date:
21/02/1946

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