Formosa Crisis 1955

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Track into map of Formosa (Taiwan). GV. Evacuation ship alongside at Formosa - Tachen Islands evacuated by U.S. Navy. SCU. Refugees with children. SCU. Another scene. SCU. Refugees being disinfected with DDT, & STV. SV. Refugees disembarking, & SCU. SCU. Baby being handed ashore. SV....

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Cataloguer:
Sanja
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
30455
Sort Number:
55/013
Time in/Out:
01:00:25:00 / 01:02:18:00
Canister:
55/13
Film ID:
505.01
Issue Date:
14/02/1955

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  • "Brandeburg gate" should read Brandenburg Gate.

    "Tassigny" is General Jean de Lattre de Tassigny.

    jamied 21st Jun 2012

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