U.S. Speeds Build-Up On Formosa 1958

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Formosa (Taiwan).

Documentation on file, American commentary.

MS. Fury jet moving along runway, past and away from camera. Various shots as the alarm is given and air crews rush to their planes and make ready for take-off. Various shots of Furies taking off past camera and in flight....

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Cataloguer:
Agnew
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
83954
Sort Number:
UN 3135 B
Time in/Out:
01:47:58:00 / 01:48:46:00
Canister:
UN 3135 B
Film ID:
2908.28
Issue Date:
1958

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