U-Boats 1940

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WS. A section of U-boat hull is lowered into position. LS. Workmen positioning the section as it lowers. MS. Steel panel being put into position. MS. Welder at work. MS. Top Shot of welder at work. MS. Workmen lowering...

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Cataloguer:
Bond
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
59481
Sort Number:
UN 0221 B
Time in/Out:
01:07:00:00 / 01:12:58:00
Canister:
UN 221 B
Film ID:
624.03
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