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Britain’s New Fighter

Series

Series Name: Pathe Gazette

Issue

Issue No.

Date Released

7 Jul 1938

Stories in this Issue:

1. King Presents Standard to Yeomen of the Guard
2. Britain’s New Fighter
3. Bombing Canton
4. Open Golf Championships
5. Suzanne Lenglen Dead
6. Veterans on Parade
7. Car Crash
8. Costers Donkey Show
9. Artists Tour
10. Submarines Visit London Docks
11. Night Racing in France
12. Student Procession

Story

Story No. within this Issue: 2 / 12
Summary: Latest British fighter the Spitfire put through its paces. Many young pilots are now being trained on this aircraft which is the fastest fighter in the world.
Keywords: Aviation; Military
Length of story (in feet): 210
Story extras:: Film clip

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'Britain’s New Fighter', Pathe Gazette Issue No. 38/54, 7 Jul 1938. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/96163 (Accessed 01 Feb 2025)