Aerial views of Paris near the end of World War II HD Stock Footage

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Aerial views of Paris near the end of World War II

Aerial view of the city of Paris, from a light observation plane, near the end of World War 2. Vast crowds in the main district of the city. Crowded grounds of Palace De L'Opera and the Church of Madeleine. View of Eiffel Tower amidst the city expanse. Panoramic view of the city centering on the Arc de Triomphe. River Seine and its vicinity. Maze of streets and buildings. Throngs of people surrounding the Arc de Triomphe and along the Champs Elysees Avenue. A view of the Tuileries Gardens. Location: Paris France. Date: April 1945.

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