The Navy Drops In

Series

Series Name: British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.

1623

Date Released

11 Jul 1960

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Story No. within this Issue

4 / 5

Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: British Frigates in Israel. DESCRIPTION: The port of Haifa has just been offering a warm welcome to the Royal Navy. Four frigates of the Mediterranean Fleet have been paying a courtesy call. A Senior Officer of the Israeli Navy was soon boarding HMS Eastbourne to present official greetings, and he welcomed the British Captain in command of the Flotilla on this goodwill mission. The ships were staying for four days. SHOTLIST: GV Port of Haifa. GV ships in port. GV another. LS same (2). MS senior officers board HMS Eastbourne. MCU lifebelt. CU Bosuns pipe. MS naval officers. MS flag. MS senior officer with captain. CU British captain. MLS same. MS sailors present arms. LS commanders salute. CU two able-seamen. CU BS same. MS seamen on deck. MS two officers on deck. MLS same.

Keywords

Buildings and structures; Ships and boats; Ceremonies; Navy; Military

Locations

Israel

Card file number

80660

Credits:

Camera: Frederick Csasznik
Commentator: Geoffrey Sumner

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