SIR ANTHONY EDEN VISITS 848 SQUADRON

This film is held by the Imperial War Museum (ID: ADM 1529).

Synopsis

Visit of Sir Anthony Eden and CIGS (Field Marshal Harding) to 848 Squadron RN, Malaya.

(Reel 1) Display of trooping lifting and parachute techniques evolved by the Royal Navy and the SAS. Sir Anthony Eden watches display, and meets Squadron contingent and aircrews. He departs in helicopter, with Field Marshal Harding in another. (Reel 2) Identical display to reel 1 given to Mr Holland, Prime Minister of New Zealand.

Notes

Summary: cataloguing incomplete as the film has not been viewed - information is taken from CNI records.

 

Titles

  • SIR ANTHONY EDEN VISITS 848 SQUADRON (Allocated)
Series Title:
POST-WAR NAVAL OPERATIONS
 

Technical Data

Year:
1955
 

Production Credits

Production Countries:
GB
Sponsor
[Admiralty]