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1943 DEFENCE: Brazilian Ambassador, Moniz De Aragao, presents Spitfires to the RAF received
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2:06Now PlayingDate: 1st January 1943
Location: ENGLAND
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: BRITISH PARAMOUNT NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
ENGLAND:
Two Spitfire planes lined up with two Brazilian WAAFS standing in front / WAAF's shoulder flash showing 'BRASIL'
PAN from Archibald Sinclair (Leader of the Liberal Party, 1935-1945) to Ambassador and Embassy personnel, Sinclair making address in English then Portuguese SOT
Brazilian Ambassador speaking at microphone in Portuguese PAN to propellor of plane, back to Ambassador SOT
Sinclair writing signature on plane / Signature / Brazilian Ambassador also writing signature with Sinclair coming into picture / Signature / Sinclair and Ambassador holding flag in front of christened Spitfire
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