Group Captain Peter Townsend 1950-1959

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South Africa.

LS Townsend alighting from the royal car, during the tour of S Africa. LS Townsend seated in front of royal car passing by LS Townsend alongside King George VI walking through line of guests. LS Townsend in shorts with King before entering aircraft in S Africa MS Townsend handing...

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Cataloguer:
Agnew
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
79916
Sort Number:
UN 2767 H
Time in/Out:
01:46:20:00 / 01:50:48:00
Canister:
UN 2767 H
Film ID:
2696.21
Issue Date:
1950 - 1959

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