A second "Eagle Squadron" has now been formed as a unit of the RAF Fighter Command.

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Pan from "Stars and Stripes" to squadron, their British CO Squadron Leader Parnell plays with the dog mascot Rinso. They enter the Spitfires and fly in formation. On returned they report to the intelligence officers who is Sir Duff Asherton Smith whose great grandfather was secretary of State for War during the Crimean War.

The Eagle Air Squadron is American volunteers goes into action, flying Hurricane fighters.

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Various shots of the men who are all American. They go to their "Hurricanes" and take off. Formation shots. Speech by officer about the part the Eagle Squadron are taking in the war.

The "Eagle" Squadron, commanded by Colonel Charles Sweeney, is in Britain to join the RAF.

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Interviews with Group Captain Sweeney and Squadron Leader Taylor. The men learn how to handle the Miles "Master" trainers and the machine guns and among them is the famous golfer now P/O Charles Sweeney. (He is a nephew of the Group Captain).

The "Eagle" Squadron has transferred from the RAF to the American Army Air Force. The men now don the uniform of their country but will still wear their RAF wings.

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ACM Douglas, General Spaatz and Brigadier General Hunter inspecting Eagle Squadron, Douglas leading. CU Douglas at mike. US Flag hoisted, pan up with flag to RAF Flag already flying. Eagle Squadron marching past, as they pass Douglas, etc., they all salute. CU three squadron leaders standing in front on plane. Angle shot of parade, showing Eagles in RAF Uniform. Douglas inspecting same. CU Squadron Leader Daymond with RAF and US wings pinned on tunic in uniform of US Air Corps. Spaatz pinning on US wings to three Squadron Leaders CU. CU of US flag flying. Douglas speaking into mike, Spaatz in background. Elevated shot of Parade ground. Very good. Douglas inspecting Guard of Honour. Daymond speaking, plane in background, I believe, on his right is Major McCoplin and on his left Major Daley. Pan down from RAF Ensign to paraded Eagle Squadron.

Sir Patrick Dollan opens Eagle House.

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Sir Patrick Dollan, the Lord Provost of Glasgow opens "Eagle House", the HQ of the 62nd Air Squadron. He also unfurls the Squadron's Flag. The boys, whose average age is 17, march past. There is also a CU of the boys.

Mr Wolfenden headmaster of Uppingham School, is to be Director of the new Air Training Corps.

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Sir Patrick Dollan, the Lord Provost of Glasgow opens "Eagle House", the HQ of the 62nd Air Squadron. He also unfurls the Squadron's Flag. The boys, whose average age is 17, march past. There is also a CU of the boys.

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Quick march "Eagle Squadron". Slow march "Queens colours". Quick march short sequence. "Pomp and Circumstance Various. Rifle display. Precision drill - marching to beats. Men and women's RAF band rehearsing for the royal tournament.

Among those honoured at a Buckingham Palace Investiture were Pilot Officer Badham, Flying Officer Triggs, Lt Colonel Petersen and Lt Fitzgerald.

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Cut story - CUs of Pilot Officer Badham DFC & Flying Officer Triggs MBE, DFC together & individually of the RAAF. Lt Colonel Peterson (Late Eagle Squadron) with his wife, also by himself. GV some of the "Thrasher" crew in forecourt of Palace. CU Lt Fitzgerald DFC. CU Petty Officer Gould VC, also with his wife & holding his baby son Keith in his arms.

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Sir Archibald Sinclair, Winnant, and members of the EAGLE SQUADRON are present at the ceremeony. Also exterior shots to the Cathedral. (St. Pauls.)

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Elevated shot of Nazi's marching. Shot of Hitler taking salute whilst Goering stands by smiling - wearing brown shirt uniform. Close shot of Hitler saluting. Close shots of troops marching past. CU German Eagle. Troops with banners. Elevated panning shot of troops with Hitler taking salute. Squadrons of fighters fly over troops. Flypast. Tanks parade past camera. Elevated shot of troops lined up. Shots of manoeuvres - tanks - planes - guns etc, Flypast of planes of all types. Hitler looks up thru binoculars. Elevated shot of marchpast - Hitler takes salute. Troops goosestepping past with banners. Rudolf Hess is seen. SOUND. COMMENTATOR.

St. Clement Danes, a Wren masterpiece bombed in London raids in 1941, now lives again. Knocking three times with his pastoral staff on the West door, the Bishop of London (Dr Montgomery Campbell) entered for the service. The Duchess of Kent with Princess Alexandra, the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, and Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother attended the service. Her Majesty the Queen, arriving with Prince Philip, was received by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Fisher. The Bishop re-consecrated St. Clement Danes and dedicated the ornaments and gifts. He then made a speech. After the sermon by the Archbishop, followed by a favourite hymn, the historic service was ended. The bells of St. Clement's rang out their old, familiar tune again.

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Elevated shot - St. Clement Danes Tower. LS same. MS inside church. CU floor. Closer same. CU one badge on floor. CU memorial plaque. MS Bishop of London knocks on door. MS same receives guests. CU Princess Alexandra. MS Duke of Duchess of Gloucester. GV the Queen & Prince Philip arrive. MS same received by Archbishop of Canterbury. GV procession in church. TS same. GV same. MS window in church. MS Bishop of London speaks. GV West window tilt down to altar. MS Air Marshals sing. CU RAF eagle. GV procession leaves church. MS exterior church. GV same. ST. CLEMENT'S DANES CUT INS Various GVS of interior of church. CUs RAF Squadron crests carved in Welsh slate and let into floor. West window and altar. Organ - subscribed by 3rd US Air Force. Lectern presented by Royal Australian Air Force. GVs exterior.