Vickers Viking Aircraft 1946

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A group of officials entering Vickers Viking aircraft. They look around and leave the plane. Various shots of the officials in front of plane, they are posing for the cameras. A man closes the plane's door.

Title The Vickers 'Viking' Air Liner - With Bristol...

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Cataloguer:
Sanja
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
64086
Sort Number:
UN 1313 A
Time in/Out:
01:41:00:00 / 01:49:08:00
Canister:
UN 1313 A
Film ID:
2165.16
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  • Some very nice views. This was the prototype which was later damaged beyond repair.

    squareiz 30th Sep 2012

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