Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell: The "Manchester" is Service

Series

Series Name

British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.

650

Date Released

17 Nov 1941

Date submitted

13 Nov 1941

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell: Shades of Christmas
2. 2Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell: Women Meant to Fight
3. 3Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell: Centenary of Sarawak
4. 4Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell: Fight to a Finish Says Col. Knox
5. 5Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell: RAF Cadets in US Pass Out
6. 6Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell: The "Manchester" is Service
7. 7Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell: War Winning Weapons

Story

Story No. within this Issue

6 / 7

Section Title

Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell

Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Manchester Bombers - First Pictures. DESCRIPTION: The twin engined bomber known as the "Manchester" goes into service with the RAF. SHOTLIST: Shots of the twin-engined planes on the ground and in the air. Close ups including the gun turrets.

Keywords

Aviation; Military

Footage sources

Great Britain

Card file number

41569

Credits:

Commentator

Leslie Mitchell

Length of story (in feet)

54

Story extras:

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