The King’s First Visit to Militia

Series

Series Name

British Paramount News

Issue

Issue No.

903

Date Released

26 Oct 1939

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1Air Minister with RAF in France
2. 2News in Flashes
3. 3News in Flashes
4. 4News in Flashes
5. 5The King’s First Visit to Militia
6. 6Secretary for War States Allied Aims

Story

Story No. within this Issue

5 / 6

Summary

The King visits first batch of militia who have now completed training. Their Majesties tour London balloon barrage depots.

Keywords

Royalty; Ceremonies; Civil defence; Military

Locations

London; England

Library number

8946

Length of story (in feet)

121

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