Nuclear Bombs And Submarines 1970-1979

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Unused / unissued material - Colour material.

LS of nuclear explosion - a mushroom cloud rises on the horizon. Similar shot - this time a groundburst weapon rather than an airburst. Another atomic explosion. Various good shots of nuclear submarine surfacing through the waves. Exterior shots...

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Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Colour
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
92694
Sort Number:
UN 4685 J
Time in/Out:
01:41:30:00 / 01:43:37:00
Canister:
UN 4685 J
Film ID:
3412.10
Issue Date:
1970 - 1979

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