Man Of The Week 1947

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Full title reads: "Man Of The Week".

Northolt Aerodrome, London. Viscount Archibald Wavell, retiring Viceroy of India, arrives, accompanied by Lady Wavell.

MS Lady Wavell descends from the plane followed by her husband.

CU Wavell 3/4 face, chatting to A V Alexander (back...

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Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
40689
Sort Number:
47/026
Time in/Out:
01:02:11:00 / 01:02:45:00
Canister:
47/26
Film ID:
1181.02
Issue Date:
31/03/1947

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