Radio Tankers 1954

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London Airport.

Various shots show a petrol tanker going about London Airport and refuelling the tanks of aeroplanes. Tank is clearly labelled 'Shell BP'. The two workers are informed by radio where to go next to fill 'em up.

Note: documentation on file.

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Cataloguer:
Sarah
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
43955
Sort Number:
NP 490
Time in/Out:
01:28:49:00 / 01:30:38:00
Canister:
NP 490
Film ID:
1331.16
Issue Date:
01/02/1954

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