Western Union Fleet Exercises

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1096A
Date Released
8 Jun 1950
Date submitted
30 May 1950
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Story

Story No. within this Issue
1 / 8
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Western Union Fleet Exercises. DESCRIPTION: In the Atlantic recently, the British, Dutch and French Navies combined for the Western Union Fleet exercises. The Dutch Vice-Admiral Willinge commanded the exercises. SHOTLIST: Various shots at sea, of British, Dutch, French warships. Various shots of the destroyer "Agincourt" MS aircraft carrier "Karel Doorman" Dutch. MS Vice Admiral Willinge. Aircraft carrier "Implacable". Shots of cruisers & destroyers. MS "Jutland". Light cruiser "Georges Leygues". Various shots of submarines, partly submerged, with their "Snort" breathing apparatus. Aircraft fly overhead. Planes land on flight deck. At Brest, sailors of three nationalities ashore, enjoy themselves with French girls, walking through streets. Also at fun-fair.
Keywords
Navy; Military
Locations
Atlantic Ocean
Footage sources
Polygoon
Card file number
53829
Credits:
Commentator
Leslie Mitchell
Length of story (in feet)
215
Story extras:
Film clip

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'Western Union Fleet Exercises', British Movietone News Issue No. 1096A, 8 Jun 1950. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/16451 (Accessed 01 Feb 2025)