Cyprus Fire Aftermath

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1412
Date Released
25 Jun 1956
Date submitted
21 Jun 1956
Stories in this Issue:
  1. 1Russians Hail Tito
  2. 2Cyprus Fire Aftermath
  3. 3Nasser Hoists Flag
  4. 4Gold Cup Day
  5. 5Degree for Mr Truman
  6. 6The Second Test
  7. *The Gathering of Clan Cameron

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Story

Story No. within this Issue
2 / 6
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Cyprus - Fire Aftermath. DESCRIPTION: The forest fire was still burning long after the frantic three minute flare up which trapped British servicemen and caused the tragic loss of nineteen lives. Meanwhile the main operation continued. The funeral of the men who had lost their lives in the fire was held in Waynes Keep Military Cemetery. Every unit serving in Cyprus was represented, in the solemn tribute to the nineteen lives. SHOTLIST: GV night shots forest fires burning (x6). Dissolve to day. CU tree burning. GV burnt out trees (x2). MCU two soldiers looking at burnt out vehicle. MS burnt out lorry (x2). MS and GV hooded terrorist leads patrol to hide out. 2 shots patrol through forest. MCU soldiers open crude terrorist hide out (x3). Whip pan piper leads funeral procession. GV soldiers with bowed heads. GV funeral procession. MS soldiers. GV procession. CU drum. CU side drum. CU pipers. GV officers bearing wreaths. GV coffins in graves. GV salute fired over grave (x2). CUs soldiers saluting grave. GV buglers blowing last post.
Keywords
Environment; Social events; Accidents and disasters; Military; Funerals
Locations
Cyprus
Card file number
67380
Credits:
Commentator
Geoffrey Sumner
Camera
John Davies
Length of story (in feet)
126
Story extras:
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