Rapid Advance In Libya 1941

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Title reads: "Our Rapid Advance in Libya".

Libya.

Various shots of battleships firing their heavy guns with naval aircraft flying overhead. Various shots of field guns in action in the desert, manned by Australian soldiers. Panning shot following a flight of fleet of Gloster Gladiator...

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Cataloguer:
Amelia
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
37769
Sort Number:
41/010
Time in/Out:
01:05:44:00 / 01:07:45:00
Canister:
41/10
Film ID:
1069.05
Issue Date:
03/02/1941

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