| BATTLE COLOURS FOR POLISH AIRMEN Battle Colours are presented to the first Polish squadron of the Royal Air Force. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5558 |
| Catalog #: | 201020 | |
| Clip Number: | 201020-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 41/59 | |
| Timecode: | 01:28:34 - 01:29:37 | |
| Location: | England | |
| Year Shot: | 1941 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CEREMONIES: Military LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England MILITARY: Air Force WORLD WAR TWO, MILITARY: Drills/Inspections | |
| Description: | Battle Colors for Polish airmen. England. The camera pans across the first Polish squadron of the R.A.F. (Royal Air Force) a year after they were formed. Polish Prime Minister General Sikorski and Air Marshal Sir Charles Portal walk past them saluting. M/S as Sikorski greets an injured airman who is on a bed in the parade ground with his colleagues. M/S of Polish crest. Various shots as the Colors are handed over. Women take photographs of the bomber squadron. They march off with it. | |
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