Wrecked German Aircraft 1914-1918

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Wrecked German aeroplane.

MS German black cross symbol on side of plane. Pan right to corpse of pilot burnt black; lying among the wreckage; possibly another body present. Fairly sickening sight. In odd contrast; the plane has crashed into a peaceful field; with trees and flowers.

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Cataloguer:
Cheri
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
77380
Sort Number:
ON 449 K
Time in/Out:
01:45:55:00 / 01:46:19:00
Canister:
ON 449 K
Film ID:
2472.50
Issue Date:
1914 - 1918

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