Officer Speaks To Troops At Airfield 1944

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Various shots of the British and American air force officers addressing troops at unknown airfield. American officer introduces the RAF officer standing next to him and he starts speaking - probably addressing American troops. Various shots of the airfield with aircraft...

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Cataloguer:
Sanja
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
61120
Sort Number:
UN 0915 A
Time in/Out:
01:48:40:00 / 01:51:40:00
Canister:
UN 915 A
Film ID:
1889.13
Issue Date:

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