French Army Pigeons 1939

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Unused / unissued material - dates unclear or unknown.

France.

Various shots of carrier pigeons of the French army in their pigeon loft.

Various shots of pigeons returning to loft through nearby trees.

French troops walk across snowy mountains with snow shoes. CU...

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Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
59301
Sort Number:
UN 0165 B
Time in/Out:
01:43:57:00 / 01:47:06:00
Canister:
UN 165 B
Film ID:
592.15
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