UN Observers At Port Said Front Line 1956

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United Nations at Port Said front line. Egypt.

CU notice on railings 'Crow's Nest El Cap spectators are welcome' etc. LS Crow's Nest (this has apparently been rigged up by English soldiers to pass time). Various shots member of Royal West Kents relaxing...

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Cataloguer:
Emma
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
82706
Sort Number:
UN 2911 A
Time in/Out:
01:13:13:00 / 01:14:52:00
Canister:
UN 2911 A
Film ID:
2840.09
Issue Date:
1956

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