Independence Day In India 1947

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Independence celebrations in Karachi, Pakistan (formerly India).

Arrival of Field Marshal Claud Auchinlech Supreme Commander of Indian and Pakistan armed forces at Mauripur airport, Karachi. MS the military secretary to Governor General of Pakistan, Lt...

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Cataloguer:
Amelia
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
66850
Sort Number:
UN 1784 B
Time in/Out:
01:23:55:00 / 01:29:12:00
Canister:
UN 1784 B
Film ID:
2413.03
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