• Short Summary

    American Admiral Nimitz welcomes HMS King George V to Guam.

  • Description

    Full title reads: "H.M.S. KING GEORGE V AT GUAM".

    Guam, Pacific.

    Sailors in white uniforms are seen lined up on deck of HMS 'King George V' whilst the guns are raised. Admiral Chester Nimitz, Commander-in-Chief of the United States Pacific Fleet, inspecting Marines onboard HMS 'King George V'. Various shots of Admiral Nimitz speaking to crew and the crew listening (natural sound) - he kills the rumour that the British Fleet was not wanted in the Pacific.

    (Mute & Track Negs.)

  • Tags

  • Data

    Film ID:
    1157.19
    Media URN:
    40064
    Group:
    Pathe newsreels
    Archive:
    British Pathe
    Issue Date:
    09/07/1945
    Sound:
    Sound
    HD Format:
    Available on request
    Stock:
    Black & White
    Duration:
    00:01:21:00
    Time in/Out:
    01:53:03:00 / 01:54:24:00
    Canister:
    45/55

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