The 'comet' Iii 1955

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Unissued / Unused material.

'Comet' III aeroplane flies along East and South coast. Hatfield, Hertfordshire.

LS people boarding the plane. Various shots as it taxis and takes off. MS coming in to land. MS of the plane. Interior shot looking out of window. MS looking out at wing from...

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Cataloguer:
Emma
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
82351
Sort Number:
UN 2797 I
Time in/Out:
01:03:30:00 / 01:07:59:00
Canister:
UN 2797 I
Film ID:
2816.07
Issue Date:
1955

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