RAF Cadets' sports meeting. Location of events unknown.
Royal Air Force Cadets hold sports meeting. There are large old buildings in BG in most shots. Opens with shot of the guys walking in single file on the field; they wear shorts and white jerseys; with numbers pinned on their chests. Then...
RAF Cadets' sports meeting. Location of events unknown.
Royal Air Force Cadets hold sports meeting. There are large old buildings in BG in most shots. Opens with shot of the guys walking in single file on the field; they wear shorts and white jerseys; with numbers pinned on their chests. Then high jump -- guy running toward the jump in FG and jumping over quite a height - looks like the pole is nearly 6' high; another athlete sits on ground in BG; stretching his legs; etc. Hurdles;shot from near finish looking toward the hurdles as the runners leap over the rows of barriers. A pillow fight; Men climb through barrels suspended sideways from swing set type structure A guy with an injury lies on the grass; 2 older men walk up and bend over him; and a 3rd man grabs the injured man; cheering crowd.
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