King Boards Duke Of York 1944

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Unused / unissued material - dates and locations unclear or unknown.

King boards Duke of York aircraft.

L/Ss of King George VI (Prince Albert) coming aboard the warship the 'Duke of York'. He salutes to crew members and shake hands with senior officials. M/S of the King with crew members....

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Data

Cataloguer:
Howard
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
61940
Sort Number:
UN 0890 C
Time in/Out:
01:05:45:00 / 01:13:11:00
Canister:
UN 890 C
Film ID:
1977.02
Issue Date:

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