Hussein with Paratroops

Series

Series Name: British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.

1522A

Date Released

7 Aug 1958

Date submitted

4 Aug 1958

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Story No. within this Issue

4 / 6

Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Hussein With Paratroops. DESCRIPTION: King Hussein of Jordan paid a visit to some of the British Forces who came to his country in answer to his call for help. Security precautions were rigid and comprehensive, as the young King made his inspection of the Parachute Brigade. Hawker Hunter jets were part of this combined Army & Royal Air Force demonstration for King Hussein. SHOTLIST: MS King Hussein inspects paratroops. LS same. MS same. Closer same. CU Arab and gun. MS same. LS Hussein inspects arms. CU Hussein. CU Hussein gets in jet. MS jet. Elevated shot fly over. MS party watch. Elevated shot fly over.

Keywords

Royalty; Entertainment and leisure; Displays; Weapons; Aviation; Ceremonies; Foreign aid; Military

Locations

Amman; Jordan

Footage sources

Anderle

Card file number

74579

Credits:

Commentator: Jeffrey K. Shearley

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