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Summary: | RAF |
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Story No: | BM42895 |
Source: | British Movietone |
Aspect Ratio: | 4:3 |
Date: | 10/05/1942 12:00 PM |
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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.
Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for historical accuracy and do not represent the opinions or editorial policies of the Associated Press.
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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.
Keywords: | Major General Carl Spaatz , Air Marshal William Sholto Douglas, 1st Baron Douglas of Kirtleside , Personalities - Armed Forces , Americans , Military Alliances , Airforce - Ceremonial , Major Gus Daymond , Aviation , Music and Dance , Great Britain , Spitfire Fighters , World War II, Royal Air Force |
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Subjects: | Armed forces , Military and defense , Government and politics |
Organisations: | British armed forces, Royal Air Force, United Kingdom government |
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Summary: | Air Training Scheme. Eagle House Opened |
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Story No: | BM40288A |
Source: | British Movietone |
Aspect Ratio: | 4:3 |
Date: | 01/23/1941 12:00 AM |
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Sir Patrick Dollan opens Eagle House.
Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for historical accuracy and do not represent the opinions or editorial policies of the Associated Press.
SHOTLIST:
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.
Keywords: | Personalities - Local Government , Buildings, Landmarks and Monuments , Ceremonies - Inauguration , Scotland , Airforce - Ceremonial , Young Adults , Patrick J Dollan , World War II |
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Subjects: | Inaugurations , Government and politics |
Locations: | Glasgow , Scotland , United Kingdom , Western Europe , Europe |
Title: | |
Summary: | Air Training Scheme. Eagle House Opened |
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Story No: | BM40288 |
Source: | British Movietone |
Aspect Ratio: | 4:3 |
Date: | 01/20/1941 12:00 AM |
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Mr Wolfenden headmaster of Uppingham School, is to be Director of the new Air Training Corps.
Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for historical accuracy and do not represent the opinions or editorial policies of the Associated Press.
SHOTLIST:
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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