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England RAF Wins Inter-Service Boxing Tournament

England RAF Wins Inter-Service Boxing Tournament
Clip: 353032_1_1
Year Shot: 1953 (Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 1592
Original Film: 026-519-07
HD: N/A
Location: England
Timecode: 00:33:51 - 00:34:41

U.S., British, Dutch, and other airmen tangle in the annual Britannia shield tournament, commemorating the comradeship of the battle of Britain. A spectacular slug-fest between US. And British middleweights decides the meet-and the raf wins the coveted trophy. Establishing shot - Two guys boxing and one gets knocked down. MLS - Hornsby goes down for the count. MCUS - US Airman J Palmer and RAF middle weight Phillips. CUS - Phillips wins the fight and a army officer and another guy holding up a plaque.