Invasion Scenes Far East 1945

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Unissued / Unused material.

Mandalay, Burma.

M/S as three locals ride by on bicycles towards army camp. M/S Union Jack and Red Cross flag flying together. M/S officer giving instructions to new recruits, M/S one man typing it out. Various shots as rifles are handed to recruits. M/S...

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Cataloguer:
Emma
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
62511
Sort Number:
UN 1248 B
Time in/Out:
01:13:00:00 / 01:17:57:00
Canister:
UN 1248 B
Film ID:
2034.05
Issue Date:

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