Malta - 1942 1942

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Malta.

Close up shot of air raid alert flag being hauled up mast. Various shots of the British troops riding in horse drawn cabs through the streets, people walking along streets, cars, bicycles etc. It all looks peaceful. Various shots of Maltese workers leaving docks after work. Group of...

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Cataloguer:
Sanja
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
71049
Sort Number:
UN 306 A
Time in/Out:
01:37:48:00 / 01:44:24:00
Canister:
UN 306 A
Film ID:
1691.08
Issue Date:
1942

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