Sky Giant Built For Russia 1937

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Description

Full title reads: "Sky giant built for Russia".

Location of events unknown.

Various shots of massive passenger seaplane. People watch as plane takes off from lake. Plane has been built for service in Russia / Soviet Union / USSR.

Note: sound track is missing.

Data

Cataloguer:
Amelia
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
16139
Sort Number:
37/101
Time in/Out:
01:34:09:00 / 01:34:59:00
Canister:
37/101
Film ID:
945.40
Issue Date:
20/12/1937

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