Australian Premier Christens Bomber

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1129A
Date Released
25 Jan 1951
Date submitted
22 Jan 1951
Stories in this Issue:

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Story

Story No. within this Issue
5 / 5
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Australian Premier Christens Bomber. DESCRIPTION: The Australian Premier, Mr Menzies, went to Biggin Hill, Kent, to christen the RAF’s new jet bomber, later, the Canberra was brought out for a demonstration flight. SHOTLIST: Cut story - KS. Menzies walks across aerodrome. Menzies inspects Guard of Honour. Inside hangar, Menzies on platform addresses those present. He refers to his bad throat, & the accuracy required in hitting the bomber with bottle of champagne, etc., etc. SCU & CU Menzies speaking. Menzies christens Canberra bomber. MS bottle crashing on fuselage. Canberra being wheeled out of hangar. Menzies looks up into sky. Canberra flies over camera, at speed & turning etc.
Keywords
Politics and government; Buildings and structures; Displays; Aviation; Ceremonies; Military
Locations
Kent; Biggin Hill
Card file number
54892
Credits:
Camera
David W. Samuelson
Commentator
Lionel James Gamlin
Camera
Norman Fisher
Length of story (in feet)
128
Story extras:
Film clip

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'Australian Premier Christens Bomber', British Movietone News Issue No. 1129A, 25 Jan 1951. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/16904 (Accessed 31 Jan 2025)