London's Smartest ... And That's Saying… 1932

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Full title reads: "London's Smartest ... and that's saying something! L.F.B. 'Headquarters' win motor escape championship - doing all you see in 1 min 25 secs."

London Fire Brigade Headquarters.

LFB fire engine carrying ladder drives into yard. People are gathered to watch. A whistle...

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Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
4927
Sort Number:
32/033
Time in/Out:
01:40:55:00 / 01:42:59:00
Canister:
32/33
Film ID:
669.27
Issue Date:
25/04/1932

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