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1948 R.A.F. use falcons to scare birds off runways
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1:35Now PlayingDate: 29th November 1948
Location: United Kingdom
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
Gaumont British Ident
SLATE INFORMATION: Falcons are Latest R.A.F. Recruits
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BIRDS R.A.F. use falcons to scare birds off runways of aerodrom before landings or take-offs. Shots of the bird being masked to returning by whistle blasts for reward of meat
Falcons R. A. F. use falcons to scare birds off aerodrome runways. Bird seen being unmasked to take off. Returns at Whistle blasts for reward of meat
ROYAL AIR FORCE R.A.F. use falcons to scare birds off runways of aerodromes. Bird seen being masked - then unmasked to take off Seen returning at whistle blasts for reward of meat
Royal Air Force; Airforce - Active
safety, airport, air base, Peregrine Falcons, runway
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