Super Constellation Aircraft 1940-1949

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Various shots of Trans World Airlines (TWA) Super Constellation aircraft 'Star of Paris' surrounded by large crowd at unknown American airport. People seated around the plane with dignitaries on rostrum. Hollywood star Ava Gardner (see notes below) , seated, spraying...

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Sanja
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Black & White
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sound
Media URN:
64230
Sort Number:
UN 1331 F
Time in/Out:
01:42:48:00 / 01:43:28:00
Canister:
UN 1331 F
Film ID:
2175.16
Issue Date:
1940 - 1949

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