Searching In The Politiko Village 1956

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Unissued / unused footage - dates and locations may be unclear / unknown.

Searching the Politiko Village, Cyprus.

C/U of map of Cyprus. M/S of officer consulting map. Various shots of paratroopers patrolling village and searching houses. Various shots of soldiers entering houses and...

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Cataloguer:
Sarah
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
68517
Sort Number:
UN 2838 C
Time in/Out:
01:00:01:00 / 01:02:05:00
Canister:
UN 2838 C
Film ID:
2548.01
Issue Date:

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