Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by John Snagge (Courtesy of BBC): Premier Inspects "Fortress" Raiders

Series

Series Name

British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.

634A

Date Released

31 Jul 1941

Date submitted

24 Jul 1941

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by John Snagge (Courtesy of BBC): Mr Brendan Bracken Takes Over
2. 2Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by John Snagge (Courtesy of BBC): Capt. Lyttelton in Middle East
3. 3Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by John Snagge (Courtesy of BBC): Mediterranean Bathing Parade
4. 4Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by John Snagge (Courtesy of BBC): Japan Imitates Axis Partner
5. 5Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by John Snagge (Courtesy of BBC): America’s New Army Displays Its Bearing
6. 6Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by John Snagge (Courtesy of BBC): Discredited Germans Leave USA
7. 7Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by John Snagge (Courtesy of BBC): Messerschmitt 109f Forced Down Intact
8. 8Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by John Snagge (Courtesy of BBC): Premier Inspects "Fortress" Raiders

Story

Story No. within this Issue

8 / 8

Section Title

Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by John Snagge (Courtesy of BBC)

Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Churchill Sees New Bombers. DESCRIPTION: The "Flying Fortresses" are in service and have made their first raids. The Prime Minister, Mr Churchill, visits squadron. SHOTLIST: Various shots of Mr Churchill accompanied by Mr Harry Hopkins, Mr Harriman, Air Marshal Sir Charles Portal, Sir Archibald Sinclair and Colonel Moore-Brabazon. Sarah Churchill (Mrs Vic Oliver) was present. Mr Hopkins inspects a Polish Squadron. Mr Churchill views the latest bombers, these are Flying Fortresses.

Keywords

Politics and government; Aviation; Ceremonies; Performing arts; Military

Footage sources

Gaumont
Rota

Card file number

41056

Credits:

Commentator

John Snagge

Length of story (in feet)

97

Story extras:

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