World's Largest Plane 1947

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Unissued / Unused material.

XC-99, world's largest plane. San Diego, America (USA).

Various shots of the plane on the airfield at San Diego seen from all angles. C/U one of the huge wheels as the plane taxis along. M/S the plane in flight.

Data

Cataloguer:
Emma
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
74363
Sort Number:
UN 1854 E
Time in/Out:
01:15:31:00 / 01:16:14:00
Canister:
UN 1853 E
Film ID:
2202.11
Issue Date:
1947

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