Winged Warriors 1931

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"In the late war all combatants made extensive use of carrier pigeons. Elaborate gear is provided today in the German service to secure efficiency." L/S of man in a great coat standing in a field with a truck travelling towards him. M/S of the truck passing the camera. Men in German uniform open the...

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Cataloguer:
Jenny
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
51018
Sort Number:
PSP 716
Time in/Out:
01:42:40:00 / 01:44:30:00
Canister:
PSP 716
Film ID:
1584.22
Issue Date:
24/12/1931

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