U.S. Air Chief In Britain 1943

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Full title reads: "U.S. AIR CHIEF IN BRITAIN".

England, unknown.

Various shots of Chief of American Army Air Corps, General Arnold paying quick visit to USA Air Force base in England. He leaves his plane, meets officers and chats with other ranks. He then makes his way back to the...

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Cataloguer:
Sanja
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
38132
Sort Number:
43/072
Time in/Out:
01:25:13:00 / 01:26:05:00
Canister:
43/72
Film ID:
1091.09
Issue Date:
09/09/1943

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  • "General Arnold" is Henry H Arnold.

    jamied 9th Oct 2012

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