On Leave in Cairo

Series

Series Name

Pathe Gazette

Issue

Issue No.

42/18

Date Released

2 Mar 1942

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1On Leave in Cairo
2. 2Mediterranean Convoy Attacked
3. 3Archbishop Visits Prisoners in Egypt
4. 4Mr Winant at US Camps in Ireland
5. 5Singapore Refugees Arrive
6. 6Six-Gun Tanks from USA

Story

Story No. within this Issue

1 / 6

Summary

Soldiers on leave in Cairo first pay a visit to a "leave ship" which is like a floating hotel. From there they visit the sights of Cairo, taking in the Bazaar quarter, the Pyramids and finishing off with a dance on board the boat.

Keywords

Buildings and structures; Ships and boats; Entertainment and leisure; Military

Locations

Egypt; Cairo

Length of story (in feet)

271

Story extras:

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