Loch Lomond Postman 1956

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Loch Lomond, Scotland.

This postman has a motor boat - 'The Waterwitch' to ensure letters can be delivered to all the remote addresses. L/S Loch Lomond showing boats. Postman, Alexander John MacFarlane, walking towards boats, goes along gangway. C/U shot of pennant flag 'Royal Mail' on boat...

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Cataloguer:
Margaret
Stock:
Colour
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
1204
Sort Number:
CP 087
Time in/Out:
01:20:45:00 / 01:24:26:00
Canister:
CP 087
Film ID:
53.11
Issue Date:
27/08/1956

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