King With A.A. Crew 1940

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Various shots of the King George VI with several officers inspecting A.A. (Anti Aircraft) battery. He inspects searchlights, antiaircraft guns and other equipment. Troops perform a mock crash action for the King.

Natural sound only - bad quality.

Data

Cataloguer:
Sanja
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
60223
Sort Number:
UN 0236 B
Time in/Out:
01:19:10:00 / 01:22:54:00
Canister:
UN 236 B
Film ID:
1627.07
Issue Date:

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