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Airgraph Letters

Date released

5 May 1941

Series name

Pathe Gazette

Issue no

41/36

NoS ID

098748

Story no

1 / 7

Extras

1 film clip, 1 commentary sheet, 1 shot list

In an effort to speed up delivery of letters the Post Office introduces Airgraph letters. The letter is photographed onto a small film thus reducing it to a fraction of its original size. Over four thousand...

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New Chief Scout Talks to His ‘Family’

Date released

5 May 1941

Series name

Pathe Gazette

Issue no

41/36

NoS ID

098749

Story no

2 / 7

Extras

1 film clip, 1 commentary sheet, 1 shot list

Lord Somers talks of the courage of Scouts everywhere and mentions those under Nazi rule. He says that he is honoured to be chosen for the position of Chief Scout.

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Fire at Sea

Date released

5 May 1941

Series name

Pathe Gazette

Issue no

41/36

NoS ID

098750

Story no

3 / 7

Extras

1 film clip, 1 commentary sheet, 1 shot list

Passenger ship "Orungal" runs ashore off Victoria, Australia, and while awaiting high tides to float her off, fire breaks out on board and quickly spreads from stem to stern. With her cargo of crude oil this...

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London Firemen to Tour America

Date released

5 May 1941

Series name

Pathe Gazette

Issue no

41/36

NoS ID

098751

Story no

4 / 7

Extras

1 film clip, 1 commentary sheet, 1 shot list

The fame of London’s firemen is spreading. Members of the fire brigade off to tour North America to tell how London fights the blitz, and wife of the South African High Commissioner presents the...

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Malta Can Take It

Date released

5 May 1941

Series name

Pathe Gazette

Issue no

41/36

NoS ID

098752

Story no

5 / 7

Extras

1 film clip, 1 commentary sheet, 1 shot list

Air raid on Malta and aftermath, with civilians coming out of air raid shelters.

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Keren Occupied

Date released

5 May 1941

Series name

Pathe Gazette

Issue no

41/36

NoS ID

098753

Story no

6 / 7

Extras

1 film clip, 1 commentary sheet, 1 shot list

British and Indian troops as they advance towards Keren, and the entrance into Keren.

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Gas Mask Trailer

Date released

5 May 1941

Series name

Pathe Gazette

Issue no

41/36

NoS ID

098754

Story no

7 / 7

Extras

1 film clip, 1 commentary sheet

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