Tokyo Bay 1945

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Full title reads: "TOKYO BAY".

Japan.

HMS King George V at sea. Closer shot of the three ensigns flying at the mast of the King George V. Close shot of the guns of the ship. Close up shot of Admiral Sir Bruce Fraser.

American Admiral William "Bull" Halsey being slung onto...

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Cataloguer:
Sanja
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
40221
Sort Number:
45/075
Time in/Out:
01:57:45:00 / 02:00:45:00
Canister:
45/75
Film ID:
1163.31
Issue Date:
17/09/1945

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