RAF Fighters In The Ring 1941

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Title reads: "RAF fighters in the ring".

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Boxing tournament with professional boxers in aid of RAF (Royal Air Force) Benevolent Fund. Various shots of fight between Air Craftsman Eric Boon (British Lightweight Champion) and Corporal Dave Finn. Boon wins....

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Cataloguer:
Amelia
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
38431
Sort Number:
41/016
Time in/Out:
01:24:54:00 / 01:26:54:00
Canister:
41/16
Film ID:
1101.16
Issue Date:
24/02/1941

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