Wrens 1942

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W.R.E.N.S. - (WRNS)

Ladies from the Women's Royal Naval Service organise a postal service for ships. Location of events unknown.

C/U of fleet mail office sailing times. Various shots of WRNS (Women's Royal Naval Service) Third Officer Trainer (?) and other ladies bringing out sacks...

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Data

Cataloguer:
Emma
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
49750
Sort Number:
NSP 334
Time in/Out:
01:42:34:00 / 01:44:06:00
Canister:
NSP 334
Film ID:
1550.23
Issue Date:
24/08/1942

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Religion & Politics War & Revolution
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Women in Forces

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