The King with the Fleet

Series

Series Name

Pathe Gazette

Issue

Issue No.

44/41

Date Released

22 May 1944

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1The Empire’s Declaration
2. 2Garden Path Wins 2,000 Guineas
3. 3Flare Up in Italy
4. 4The King with the Fleet

Story

Story No. within this Issue

4 / 4

Summary

The King on his 5th war time visit to the Home Fleet is entertained by the Royal Marines band on the deck of warship. He then attends Admiral Fraser’s staff conferences in the flagship. Each and every ship is at "Short Notice" ready to steam to sea for battle. During the visit the King meets two ‘Human Torpedo’ men and their craft, and sees a demonstration of how the Human Torpedo operates.

Keywords

Royalty; Music and dance; Navy; Military

Length of story (in feet)

248

Story extras:

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Notes

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