"Jean Bart" Shows Her Speed 1949

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Full title reads: "'Jean Bart' Shows Her Speed."

Brest, France.

MV Tugs pulling French Battleship 'Jean Bart' out of harbour.

CU French ensign. LV GV after deck showing ensign.

CU Commander Robin looking through binoculars.

LV Aerial 'Jean Bart' under way....

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Data

Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
45733
Sort Number:
49/015
Time in/Out:
01:44:52:00 / 01:45:42:00
Canister:
49/15
Film ID:
1405.29
Issue Date:
21/02/1949

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