The King Assumes Command of Fleet

Issue No.

128A

Date Released

11 Jul 1932

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Story No. within this Issue: 1 / 3
Summary: MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: The King Assumes Command of Fleet. DESCRIPTION: His Majesty, with Prince of Wales and Prince George holds at Portland first review since 1924. SHOTLIST: Close shot of Pinnace coming alongside. Prince George and Prince of Wales come aboard with King George V. Close shot of King coming up ladder. Officers salute and "God Save the King" played. Elevated shot of King coming up by ranks of marines. Marines give cheer. Close shot of King George V on flight deck of HMS Courageous. Camera follows aircraft taking off. Close shot of pilots coming across deck. Enter planes. Plane takes off past camera. Plane lands. Elevated shot of sailors standing to attention as King leaves.
Keywords: Royalty; Ships and boats; Music and dance; Aviation; Ceremonies; Navy; Military
Locations: Portland
Footage sources: Movietone
Card file number: 1905
Length of story (in feet): 264
Story extras:: Film clip

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