Reel Number: 220651-05
Color: Black and White
Sound: SIL
Year / Date: 1943
Country: Japan,Solomon Islands,USA
Location: Balalae / Ballala, Solomon Islands,Kahili / Buin Air Field, Bougainville, Papua New Guinea,Munda, New Georgia,Pacific
TC Begins: 15:20:58
TC Ends: 15:29:35
Duration: 00:08:37
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