Western Union Defence Chiefs 1949

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Thought to be Selected Originals from late 1940s material.

Fontainebleau and Paris, France.

MV American officers being greeted by French officer at the Arc de Triomphe. SV French guard of honour. LV Between two soldiers. American officers saluting. CU The eternal flame of the Arc de...

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Data

Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
60039
Sort Number:
UNSO 070 E
Time in/Out:
01:28:29:00 / 01:29:59:00
Canister:
UNSO Reel 070 E
Film ID:
1532.23
Issue Date:

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  • "Admiral Denfield" should read Denfeld, (Louis Denfeld).

    "Possibly connected with 49/64" - yes, that equates to clip 1421.08.

    jamied 21st Jun 2012

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