King Visits British & US Fleets

Series

Series Name
Pathe Gazette

Issue

Issue No.
42/48
Date Released
15 Jun 1942
Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue
3 / 4
Summary
King goes aboard HMS Duke of York where he inspects the ship’s company, he then boards a launch which takes him to HMS Norfolk. He then goes aboard an American warship where he is welcomed by Admiral Stark. After inspection the King leaves to three cheers from the crew. One of the officers of the ship is Lieutenant Douglas Fairbanks.
Keywords
Royalty; Navy; Performing arts; Military
Length of story (in feet)
220
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'King Visits British & US Fleets', Pathe Gazette Issue No. 42/48, 15 Jun 1942. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/99486 (Accessed 19 Sep 2025)