Young pilots taught by RAAF Aces Accession Number: F02085

Description

Mute copy of a Movietone News item showing Spitfire pilots and Spitfires taking off and in flight.

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Accession Number

F02085

Classification

Film

Object Type

Newsreel

Physical Description

Colour: b&w
Film type: PMP
Format: 35mm - safety
Sound: mute

Measurement

Duration
Footage
Projection speed

Place Made

Australia

Whole/Part

Whole

Item Count

1

Access

Open

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Unlicensed copyright

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