Memorial To Robinson, V.C. 1921

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Item title reads - A Pioneer of Heroism. Rt. Hon. F.E. Guest, D.S.O., M.P. unveils "Daily Express" Memorial to Captain Leefe Robinson, V.C. who destroyed the Zeppelin, L-21. Cuffley.

We see F.E. Guest pulling a Union Jack flag off the memorial to Captain Leefe Robinson, he then places a large...

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Cataloguer:
Emma
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
22315
Sort Number:
G 0780
Time in/Out:
01:13:16:00 / 01:13:52:00
Canister:
G 780
Film ID:
236.13
Issue Date:
13/06/1921

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  • Footage of Leefe Robinson can be seen in clips 1866.34, 1856.06 and 2478.08.

    jamied 13th May 2012

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