In Support Of Seretse 1952

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London Airport, England

Arrival of six Bamangwato tribesmen to plead for return of Seretse Khama as their chief, currently in exile.

LV. Six men of the Bamangwato tribe stepping down from 'plane on to London Airport. SV. Men lined up pose for press.
CU. Pan Tribesmen. & FCU....

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Data

Cataloguer:
Dave W.
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
26653
Sort Number:
52/031
Time in/Out:
01:21:26:00 / 01:21:58:00
Canister:
52/31
Film ID:
2.14
Issue Date:
14/04/1952

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