Gordon Highlanders In Nicosia 1955

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Nicosia, Cyprus.

Arrival of Hastings plane at Nicosia. Troops from the Gordon Highlanders regiment disembark from plane. Various shots during deplaning. Shots as they assemble for transport to camp. Last wave of planes arriving. Disembarking from plane....

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Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
82166
Sort Number:
UN 2776 C
Time in/Out:
01:31:17:00 / 01:35:25:00
Canister:
UN 2776 C
Film ID:
2802.07
Issue Date:
1955

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