Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell: Duke of Windsor Presents Wings and in Baltimore

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
647A
Date Released
30 Oct 1941
Date submitted
16 Oct 1941
Date submitted
23 Oct 1941
Stories in this Issue:
  1. 1Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell: Army Drivers’ Test at the Double
  2. 2Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell: Devil’s Tower Rescue
  3. 3Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell: American Addition to the RAF
  4. 4Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell: Their Majesties Meet Empire Airmen
  5. 5Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell: Colours for Canadians
  6. 6Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell: Duke Inspects "Rock" Defences
  7. 7Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell: Duke of Windsor Presents Wings and in Baltimore

Story

Story No. within this Issue
7 / 7
Section Title
Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Duke of Windsor Presents Wings. DESCRIPTION: The Duke of Windsor, accompanied by the Duchess, presents wings to airmen in training in America. They are cheered by a large crowd when they drive through the streets of Baltimore. SHOTLIST: The Duke and Duchess arrive by car and inspect the men. Then the Duke presents wings and takes the salute at a march past. The men are training in America. Duke Of Windsor In Baltimore - CARD 41475 The Duke and Duchess pose on a balcony and wave to the crowd. Then they drive through the streets in an open car escorted by motor-cycles. They are cheered by the large crowd.
Keywords
Royalty; Education and training; Buildings and structures; Aviation; Ceremonies; Military; Awards and honours
Footage sources
United States of America
Card file number
41471
Credits:
Commentator
Leslie Mitchell
Length of story (in feet)
86
Story extras:

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