The Tirpitz 1944

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Item title reads - The Tirpitz.

Various shots as Frau Von Hassel launches the "Tirpitz" in 1939 in Germany. L/S of Adolf Hitler saluting as he walks along. Crowds do salute and sing German national anthem as it is launched.

M/S of British Midget submarine on surface of water flying...

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Cataloguer:
Emma
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
44817
Sort Number:
44/093
Time in/Out:
01:40:45:00 / 01:45:32:00
Canister:
44/93
Film ID:
1368.19
Issue Date:
20/11/1944

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