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1942 World War 2: Singapore: British and Commonwealth forces preparing for the battle to defend
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0:32Now PlayingDate: 26th January 1942
Location: SINGAPORE & EAST INDIES
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: BRITISH PARAMOUNT NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
Brewster Buffalo aircraft parked at airfield with aircrew standing next / convoy of army lorries parked at roadside / buildings damaged by air raids / trench being dug / car burning as water sprayed from hose to put out fire / fire engine arriving
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