Operation 'lemon' AKA Indo-China: Operation… 1951

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Ninhgaing, Indo-China.

LS. Paratroops assembled on aerodrome. MS. Paratroops adjusting harness. LS. Paratroops ready for embarking. LS. Paratroops boarding 'plane. LS. Plane taxiing. LS. Junkers 52. Troops transport 'plane taking off. MS. Paratroops inside 'plane. Ground to Air - Paratroops...

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Cataloguer:
Jane
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
69290
Sort Number:
UN 2395 D
Time in/Out:
01:38:31:00 / 01:40:20:00
Canister:
UN 2395 D
Film ID:
2573.21
Issue Date:

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