Mail Day in Iceland - And Gale

Series

Series Name
Pathe Gazette

Issue

Issue No.
42/22
Date Released
16 Mar 1942
Stories in this Issue:
  1. 1The King with the Army
  2. 2Britain’s Answer to E-Boats
  3. 3Mail Day in Iceland - And Gale
  4. 4U-Boats Attack Dutch Island
  5. 5Newsbriefs
  6. 6Safe Conduct for a Troop Convoy

Story

Story No. within this Issue
3 / 6
Summary
Cargo of mail is unloaded and delivered to American soldiers stationed in Iceland. Parcels are opened and the food inside is eaten and enjoyed. But it is not always as pleasant living in Iceland especially when a gale sweeps through the camp ripping off the roofs of the nissen huts.
Keywords
Weather; Communications; Military
Locations
Iceland
Length of story (in feet)
141
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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