Item title reads: "Dover - The Shah of Persia arrives on a visit to this country and is received by Prince Albert on behalf of the King."
Dover, Kent.
MS Yacht entering Dover Harbour. CU. Sultan Ahmed Mirza, Shah of Persia being greeted and reading an Address on station platform.
Intertitle: "His Majesty congratulates aviators after witnessing some thrilling air stunts".
Various shots of the Shah and R.F.C. (RFC - Royal Flying Corps.) officers. GV. Large 1914/18 vintage bomber plane. Various shots of the Shah walking with his party and inspecting WW1 fighter aircraft.
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