King At Dover - 1940 1940

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Dover.

Various shots of King George VI walking along the deck of a minesweeper accompanied by several high ranking officers. Minesweeper's crew lined up for inspection. It is snowing heavily. Troops cheer the King. Several C/U shots of the troops and officers ready for inspection.

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Cataloguer:
Sanja
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
58349
Sort Number:
UN 0205 A
Time in/Out:
01:06:51:00 / 01:10:39:00
Canister:
UN 205 A
Film ID:
614.08
Issue Date:

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