Defenders of the Empire

Series

Series Name
Pathe Gazette

Issue

Issue No.
40/2
Date Released
4 Jan 1940
Stories in this Issue:
  1. 1Thrills of the Turf
  2. 2Millions on the Wing
  3. 3Out with the Dawn Patrol
  4. 4Physical Jerks in Tokyo
  5. 5French Navy Enforces Blockade
  6. 6Defenders of the Empire
  7. 7Cartoon: Run Adolf Run

Story

Story No. within this Issue
6 / 7
Summary
Australian airmen parade for their first inspection. They are reviewed by Sir Frederick Bowhill, C-in-C Coastal Command, who later addresses them. [83 ft]. At a West Coast port the second contingent of the Canadian Active Service Force arrives. [66 ft].
Researcher Comments
Also features a New Zealand anti-tank battery.
Keywords
Aviation; Military
Locations
Liverpool; Merseyside
Length of story (in feet)
149
Story extras:
Film clip
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Notes
Pathe now also handles the Reuters Historical Collection, which includes the British Paramount, Empire British, Gaumont Graphic and Gaumont British newsreels.
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