1947 Film unit leaves for South Africa
April 22, 2026
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0:32Now Playing1947 Film unit leaves for South Africa
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as posted by the channelDate: 13th January 1947
Location: England, UK
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
ENGLAND: Southampton:
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BRITISH BROADCASTING Recording vans being shipped aboard the Capetown Castle to report the Royal visit to South Africa
"CAPETOWN CASTLE" Newsreel trucks and Wireless vans of the B.B.C. being shipped aboard the Capetown Castle to broadcast the Royal visit to South Africa
NEWSREELS Newsreels go aboard the Capetown Castle at Southampton to cover the Royal Tour. Shots of trucks and recording vans of the B.B.C. being hoisted aboard
South Africa; Media
Land rovers, cranes, shipping, news coverage
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