Guided Weapon 'fire Flash' 1957

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Unissued / Unused material.

Instructions on how to use guided weapon 'Fire Flash' are given at RAF (Royal Air Force) training college. Henlow, Bedfordshire.

MS model of the guided weapon 'Fire Flash'. Various shots instructor showing officers the flight control mechanism. CU part...

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Cataloguer:
Emma
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
83038
Sort Number:
UN 2944 F
Time in/Out:
01:06:39:00 / 01:10:45:00
Canister:
UN 2944 F
Film ID:
2858.06
Issue Date:
1957

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