Turmoil In Laos 1959

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Unissued / unused material.

American newsreel item.

Turmoil in Laos.

Various shots of hilly countryside in Laos. LS plane taxiing in. CU sign on side of aircraft. LS supplies being lifted out of plane by soldiers. CU sacks of military supplies from USA. LS & MS supplies...

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Data

Cataloguer:
Amelia
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
80803
Sort Number:
UN 3261 B
Time in/Out:
01:07:49:00 / 01:08:33:00
Canister:
UN 3261 B
Film ID:
2744.02
Issue Date:
1959

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