Mussolini Bestows Air Medals
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- British Movietone News
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- 3 / 5
- Summary
- MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Mussolini Bestows Air Medals. DESCRIPTION: Il Duce decorates father and widow of Maddalena pilot who found lost Nobile expedition. Sub.1. General Balbo’s part as leader of mass flight to Brazil is recognised. SHOTLIST: Mussolini marches in front of soldiers on parade. Escorted by officials. Press cameraman in foreground. Decorates pilot and kisses him. Decorates father and shakes hands with widow. CU of Mussolini, General Balbo is recognised. Mussolini decorates Balbo, kisses same.
- Keywords
- Politics and government; Mass media; Aviation; Ceremonies; Military; Awards and honours
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- Movietone
- Card file number
- 1139
- Length of story (in feet)
- 83
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'Mussolini Bestows Air Medals', British Movietone News Issue No. 95A, 3 Apr 1931. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/2934 (Accessed 01 Feb 2025)