Royal Engagements: The Duke with Parachute Regiment

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1350A
Date Released
21 Apr 1955
Date submitted
18 Apr 1955
Stories in this Issue:
  1. 1The Budget
  2. 2Amateur Cup Final
  3. 3Hope for Polio Victims
  4. 4Eastern Political Scene
  5. 5Eastern Political Scene
  6. 6Sir Winston on Holiday
  7. 7Royal Engagements: The Queen at Windsor
  8. 8Royal Engagements: The Duke with Parachute Regiment
  9. 9Royal Engagements: Princess Margaret at Guildford

Story

Story No. within this Issue
8 / 9
Section Title
Royal Engagements
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Duke of Edinburgh Visits Parachute Brigade at Aldershot. DESCRIPTION: A helicopter brought the Duke of Edinburgh from Windsor to Aldershot on a visit to the 16th Independent Parachute Brigade Group. SHOTLIST: CU of airborne soldier holding the flag of the Paratroopers. Helicopter. Duke alights. CU of Duke’s flag. Duke in Land Rover inspecting the parade. Soldiers firing. Parade drive past. CU of the Duke. Parade of military vehicles. Colours.
Keywords
Royalty; Entertainment and leisure; Military
Locations
Aldershot
Card file number
63315
Credits:
Soundman
Derek Stiles
Commentator
Leslie Mitchell
Camera
Martin Gray
Length of story (in feet)
75
Story extras:
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