The King watches paratroopers practice

Record ID: 449676

  • Title: The King watches paratroopers practice
  • Date: 2nd June 1941
  • Summary: SLATE INFORMATION: The King Sees Paratroopers at Work ENGLAND: Unknown: EXT AEROPLANES R.A.F. AND NAVAL PLANES. King George watches first semi-public demonstration of British Paratroops at work..inspected.. dropping from planes etc. GEORGE VIKING OF ENGLAND. Watches first semi-public demonstration of Bristish Paratroops at work.. HOME GUARD (formerly known as L.D.V). Present: King, Col.Josselyn; Mjr. Williams; Sir Jerry Collins; Col.Mallison; Hon,Col.G.K.Mason;Eastwood; Segerson Brooke; Whitehead; Gen.Nation Watching first semi-public demonstration of British Paratroops at work PARACHUTES AND PARACHUTISTS. King George watches first semi-public display of British Paratroops at work..inspected..falling out of planes. George VI of Great Britain; Royalty; Military - Active troops, soldiers, inspection, manoeuvres, parachutes, homeguard, airplanes, parachutists, planes, plane, chutes, homefront, Home Front, paras, airborne unit, Home Guard
  • Embargoed: 17th June 1941 14:00
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  • Location: Unknown location
  • Topics: Royalty,Defence / Military
  • Reuters ID: LVA3UVSO0WNUPTV3OSVD440IFE28
  • Story Text: King George VI inspects British paratroops, men parachute from planes
  • Copyright Holder: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
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