'v' In The Western Desert 1941

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Footage of 'V' sign being displayed on mugs and helmets by desert soldiers.
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'V' in the Western Desert.

Various shots at small camp in the Western Desert the "V" for Victory sign is seen on bottoms of drinking mugs, on sides of flying boots and even the sausages are served in a "V" shape.
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Data

Film ID:

3465.02

Media URN:

93396

Group:

Pathe newsreels

Archive:

British Pathé

Issue Date:

01/09/1941

Sound:

Sound

HD Format:

Available on request

Stock:

Black & White

Duration:

00:00:28:00

Time in/Out:

01:01:01:00 / 01:01:29:00

Canister:

41/70

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Unknown user says

29th May 2014

The tags for this item are clearly intended for another clip!

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