Rule Britannia 1928

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Full titles read: '"Rule Britannia!" Pictures to thrill every British heart (taken by special permission) during Atlantic Battle Fleet Manoeuvres.'

Location of events unidentified - Portland, Dorset, perhaps?

Various shots show British warships on a rough sea during Atlantic Battle...

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Cataloguer:
Sarah
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
34724
Sort Number:
G 1491
Time in/Out:
01:34:20:00 / 01:37:56:00
Canister:
G 1491
Film ID:
722.16
Issue Date:
05/04/1928

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