U.S. Airforce: China, Men And Women Working 1944

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Unissued / Unused material.

China.

Various shots B.17 (Flying Fortresses) on tarmac, ladies walk in front with baskets on their heads. Chinese workers roll barrels on airfield, C/U two smiling workers. M/S General Wolf and other senior officer. Various shots guns being maintained...

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Cataloguer:
Emma
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
61784
Sort Number:
UN 1049 A
Time in/Out:
01:22:14:00 / 01:22:52:00
Canister:
UN 1049 A
Film ID:
1966.05
Issue Date:

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