Duke’s First Command

Series

Series Name

British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.

1109A

Date Released

7 Sep 1950

Date submitted

5 Sep 1950

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1Mr Attlee Talks to TUC
2. 2Mr Truman’s Broadcast
3. 3Korea
4. 4Battle Air Lift Speed-Up
5. 5Duke’s First Command
6. 6Trailer: Wireless Receiving Licences

Story

Story No. within this Issue

5 / 6

Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Duke’s First Command. DESCRIPTION: HMS Liverpool, Glory and Euryalus were at Malta, when command of the sloop Magpie was assumed by the Duke of Edinburgh. His Royal Highness had recently been promoted Lieutenant-Commander. On board he was greeted by Lieutenant-Commander Harper, from who he was taking over. SHOTLIST: KS. Elevated GV Malta Harbour. Ships in harbour line ahead, "Liverpool", "Glory" & "Euryalus". Naval launch makes for "Magpie". CU name "Magpie" on bow of sloop. Duke of Edinburgh. SCU Duke with Lt Commander Harper. Lt Commander Harper leaves "Magpie" & is rowed ashore, shots of same being rowed ashore.

Keywords

Royalty; Ceremonies; Navy; Military

Locations

Malta

Footage sources

Gaumont British News Rota

Card file number

54286

Credits:

Commentator

Leslie Mitchell

Length of story (in feet)

104

Story extras:

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