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Royal Albatross
Short Film (Full Length) – 1980
In reality the broad wingspan is as wide as two volkswagen cars parked side by side.– From the narration
Perfection of flight over the sea. Symbol of freedom. The albatross. A solitary bird of wind and storm that spends most of its life at sea, roaming the vast oceans of the globe.– From the narration
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