Royal Navy Aids Greek Victims

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1264
Date Released
24 Aug 1953
Date Other
Aug 1953
Stories in this Issue:
  1. 1Beautiful Blooms
  2. 2Welcome to Britannia Camp
  3. 3Edgar Sanders Released
  4. 4Shah Returns to Persia
  5. 5Royal Navy Aids Greek Victims
  6. *Choosing Miss New Brighton

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Story

Story No. within this Issue
5 / 5
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Royal Navy Aids Greek Victims. DESCRIPTION: Pitiful and poignant scenes on the Ionian islands, after the catastrophic earthquake. A vast refugee problem has been created. HMS Bermuda was one of the Royal Navy ships that quickly brought aid. American servicemen were equally tireless in their efforts. Admiral Mountbatten was there with his wife, coordinating and directing aid. SHOTLIST: Cut story - Aerials of the Ionian Isles. Pitiful scenes on the island. Victims praying. Injured being attended to. HMS Bermuda lying off the island. Navy and US personnel arrive to help. Issuing medical supplies. Mountbatten and wife directing relief work.
Keywords
Royalty; Ships and boats; Health and medicine; Environment; Foreign aid; Displaced persons; Navy; Accidents and disasters; Military; Religion and belief
Footage sources
United States of America
Card file number
59579
Credits:
Commentator
Leslie Mitchell
Camera
Norman Fisher
Length of story (in feet)
180
Story extras:
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