News on Screen

Series

Series Name

Pathe News

Issue

Issue No.

68/97

Date Released

1 Dec 1968

Stories in this Issue:

• 1. Richmond Dog Show
• 2. Xmas Trees
• 3. Xmas Decorations
• 4. New Postal Plant
• 5. 19 Medals for USAF Officer
• 6. Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year

Story

Story No. within this Issue

5 / 6

Summary

Captain Robert Rankin of the United States Air Force is a great hero. To prove it, he was awarded no fewer than 19 medals for bravery earned during a six months stint in Vietnam where, as a navigator, he flew 114 missions in an unarmed plane.

Keywords

Aviation; Military

Locations

Alconbury

Credits:

Camera

Kenneth G. Goddard

Length of story (in feet)

102

Story extras:

Film clip

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Name

British Pathe Ltd

Email

info@britishpathe.com

Web

https://www.britishpathe.com/

Phone

0207 665 8340

Address

3.29 Canterbury Court
1-3 Brixton Road
London
SW9 6DE

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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