RAF Show Attlee Latest Warplanes

Series

Series Name
British Paramount News

Issue

Issue No.
1685
Date Released
24 Apr 1947
Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue
1 / 5
Summary
Prime Minister Attlee arrives at RAF station at Halton, Buckinghamshire, escorted by Lord Tedder, Mr Noel-Baker and French Air Chief Piollot. Visitors see famous Vampire and Meteor jet planes put through their paces.
Keywords
Politics and government; Aviation; Ceremonies; Military
Locations
England; Buckinghamshire; Halton
Library number
16151
Credits:
Camera
Ronald L. Read
Length of story (in feet)
111
Story extras:
Production Documents

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'RAF Show Attlee Latest Warplanes', British Paramount News Issue No. 1685, 24 Apr 1947. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/40507 (Accessed 31 Jan 2025)