| NORTHERN FRANCE SCENES Various shots from Normandy coast. Some showing how effects of World War Two are still there. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 9174 |
| Catalog #: | 47760 | |
| Clip Number: | 47760-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | UN 4622 A | |
| Timecode: | 01:41:36 - 01:45:57 | |
| Location: | Normandy, France | |
| Year Shot: | 1973 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | Yes | |
| Headings: | ENGINEERING: Bridges, Misc LOCATIONS/EUROPE: France, Normandy MONUMENTS AND MEMORIALS: War, World War Two (WWII) | |
| Description: | NORTHERN FRANCE SCENES Various shots from Normandy coast. Some showing how effects of World War Two are still there. LS restaurant on bank of canal, called "Pegasus Bridge", sign also says "English Spoken." Pan to bridge across canal ; the bridge has been named Pegasus Bridge in memory of action by the Parachute Regt. Gun emplacements and bullet holes remain from World War Two. Driver view driving across bridge. CU bullet holes on bridge. Pull back to show sign in FG. CU inscription, which tells in English and French of British 6th Royal Airbourne Division landing here in June 1944. | |
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