Field Marshal Slim Travels By Helicopter… 1952

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Chelsea Barracks, London

MS. Slim approaching camera. (Background shrouded in mist) MS. Slim boarding helicopter (Bristol Sycamore) MS. Slim in cockpit. MS. Cockpit door being closed. LS. Helicopter taking off. (Mute Orig. Neg.) (Used in A.K.C. 264.)

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Cataloguer:
James
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
69897
Sort Number:
UN 2442 I
Time in/Out:
01:16:16:00 / 01:16:48:00
Canister:
UN 2442 I
Film ID:
2597.07
Issue Date:

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