Operation Deadlight 1946

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General view of ocean taken from aircraft. Aerial views of aircraft carrier and U Boat (submarine) at sea. Aerial views of planes flying low over sea and attacking a U-boat with depth charges. Aerial view of ring of oil on the sea suggesting a sunken U. Boat.

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Cataloguer:
Jane
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
76321
Sort Number:
UN 1757 B
Time in/Out:
01:30:42:00 / 01:36:09:00
Canister:
UN 1758 B
Film ID:
2395.13
Issue Date:
1946

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