Substantial Shadows - The King At Aircraft… 1938

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The Midlands.

Various shots of King George VI (Prince Albert, Duke of York) getting off a train and taking a tour around an aircraft factory. He watches men at work and sees a demonstration of a large aeroplane engine. Crowds of workers cheer and wave as the King's car drives off.

Data

Cataloguer:
Sarah
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
16402
Sort Number:
38/021
Time in/Out:
01:23:59:00 / 01:25:28:00
Canister:
38/21
Film ID:
957.30
Issue Date:
14/03/1938

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