Globe Flight 1949

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Description

Thought to be Selected Originals from late 1940s material.

Texas, United States of America (USA). American voiceover newsreel material.

LV Elevated Captain Gallagher inspecting his crew prior to flight. SV Capt .Gallagher giving men final instructions They break off.

LV Men...

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Data

Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
59886
Sort Number:
UNSO 050 F
Time in/Out:
01:25:04:00 / 01:26:38:00
Canister:
UNSO Reel 050 F
Film ID:
1526.22
Issue Date:

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