The King with the Dam Raiders

Series

Series Name
Pathe Gazette

Issue

Issue No.
43/44
Date Released
3 Jun 1943
Stories in this Issue:
  1. 1Train Busting Mustangs
  2. 2The King with the Dam Raiders
  3. 3Victory March on Tunis
  4. 4Trailer: Salvage Saves Shipping

Story

Story No. within this Issue
2 / 4
Summary
King and Queen on a visit to an air station in the north of England are escorted by Wing Commander Guy Gibson VC. He introduces members of the crew who led the raid on the Ruhr Dams. He then shows their Majesties a model of the Dams and explains the raid. Mrs Gibson is interviewed at her home and says she is always worried about her husband, but she’s very proud.
Researcher Comments
The King and Queen met the Dambusters.
Keywords
Royalty; Aviation; Military
Locations
England
Length of story (in feet)
136
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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