SHIPS THAT WENT EAST [Allocated Title]

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  • Title: SHIPS THAT WENT EAST [Allocated Title]
  • Film Number: ADM 550
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  • Summary: Launching of an aircraft carrier. HM King George VI inspects the ship's company of «HMS Illustrious». King George, with other members of the Royal Family, inspects «HMS Duke of York».
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  • Colour: B&W
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  • Object_Number: ADM 550
  • Sound: Silent
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  • Production Date: 1940
  • Production Country: GB
  • Production Details: Admiralty (Production sponsor)
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  • Physical Characteristics: Colour format: B&W Sound format: Silent Soundtrack language: None
  • Technical Details: Format: 35mm Number of items/reels/tapes: 1 Footage: 293 ft; Running time: 3 mins
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    ADM 550

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