Sympathy For Finland (1939)

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Various shots of ruined and in some cases still smouldering houses and churches in Helsinki after Russian air raid. L/S of German ship entering Helsinki harbour to take off German nationals.



Various shots of German nationals boarding the ship Donau which is to take them back to Germany. Various good shots taken during a further air raid, showing the Russian bombers over the city, the bombs exploding amidst the buildings, and the debris left by the bombs.



L/S of funeral procession for those killed in raid moving over snow covered streets. M/S of street with all the houses flying the Finnish flag.
FILM ID:1029.45

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