Fighter aces thrill with spectacular flying Accession Number: F02021

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A Cinesound Review news item showing Kittyhawks in a training flight over airfield. Commentator mentions fighter pilots Rawlinson, Fisher, Truscott and Warne. Truscott is the only one that has been identified in this item.

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Accession Number
F02021
Maker
Cinesound
Classification
Film
Object Type
Newsreel
Physical Description
Colour: b&w
Film type: CDN
Format: 35mm - safety
Sound: sound
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Duration
Footage
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Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Access
Open
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Copyright restrictions apply. Permission of copyright holder required for any use and/or reproduction.
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