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1941 Field Marshal Jan Christiaan Smuts presents wings to new pilots
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1:01Now PlayingDate: 25th December 1941
Location: Unknown location
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
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SLATE INFORMATION: Gen. Smuts Presents Wings to New Pilots
SOUTH AFRICA:
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AEROPLANES R.A.F. AND NAVAL PLANES. General Smuts presents wings to new pilots..takes salute..inspection etc.
SMUTS, General (& Mrs) Presents wings to new pilots
Personalities - Politicians; South Africa; Airforce - Ceremonial
WWII, World War Two, World War II, Second World War, war, Allied, Allies, wings, ceremony, pilot, pilots, plane, planes, General Smuts, South Africa Air Force
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