RAF Exercise 'hightime' In Canal Zone 1952

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Canal Zone, Egypt.

LS. RAF (Royal Air Force) pilots running from dugout during the RAF exercise in Egypt. LS. Pilots running towards aircraft. LS. Vampire jet aircraft taking off in the desert. Ground to air shot of Vampire jet flying low after takeoff, pan to antiaircraft gun ready for action...

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Cataloguer:
Sanja
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
69605
Sort Number:
UN 2422 A
Time in/Out:
01:07:32:00 / 01:11:38:00
Canister:
UN 2422 A
Film ID:
2587.03
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