Inauguration Of North Pole Route 1957

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Inauguration of North Pole air passenger route.

Various shots plotting route and making calculations. MS of the plane, various shots as it is fuelled up. MS's food being prepared in the bakers. MS cake with 'Over the Pole' written on it. Various shots...

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Cataloguer:
Emma
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
82955
Sort Number:
UN 2932 D
Time in/Out:
01:55:58:00 / 02:04:03:00
Canister:
UN 2932 D
Film ID:
2850.39
Issue Date:
1957

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