New Modern International Pentathlon AKA… 1963

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Unissued / unused material - dates and locations may be unclear / unknown.

Switzerland

LS Pistol range at Bienne, Switzerland, where the first stage of the new modern International Pentathlon is being held. MS Targets turning. Various shots, of competitors during pistol shooting competition,...

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Cataloguer:
Heather
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
87631
Sort Number:
UN 3798 A
Time in/Out:
01:17:46:00 / 01:22:59:00
Canister:
UN 3798 A
Film ID:
3103.05
Issue Date:
1963

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