Mussolini Decorates Italian Air Heroes

Series

Series Name

British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.

48A

Date Released

8 May 1930

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1Californian Rodeo
2. 2Bert Barry’s Boat Christened for Sculling Challenge
3. 3Mussolini Decorates Italian Air Heroes
4. 4Algeria Celebrates Century of French Rule
5. 5Spring Manoeuvres of the Royal Tank Corps

Story

Story No. within this Issue

3 / 5

Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Mussolini Decorates Italian Air Heroes. DESCRIPTION: Italian pilots decorated for gallantry by Il Duce in Rome. SHOTLIST: Mussolini walks to dais past lined up troops. CU Shots decorating the men. He kisses officer after pinning on medal. Count Ciano seen beside him in one shot.

Keywords

Politics and government; Aviation; Ceremonies; Military; Awards and honours

Footage sources

Movietone

Card file number

677

Length of story (in feet)

60

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