a FÉTE AT RNAS HAL FAR
This film is held by the Imperial War Museum (ID: ADM 1585).
Synopsis
RNAS Hal Far - HMS Falcon - holds an open-day fte.
Shots of the fte activities. Dog handling and inspection for the 'best dog' award. A gravity ride in a drop tank converted into "Rocket XM 1". Rides on a fire tender disguised as a pirate ship. A roundabout. A swing for infants. See-saws. Powered armaments trolleys rigged out as a steam train and carriages. Donkey rides - an obnoxious small boy gestures and grimaces at the cameraman during the filming. US ratings sell ice cream. Series of final LS pans over the fte.
Titles
- a FÉTE AT RNAS HAL FAR (Allocated)
- Series Title:
- POST-WAR NAVAL OPERATIONS
Technical Data
- Year:
- 1956
- Running Time:
- 4 minutes
- Film Gauge (Format):
- 35mm
- Colour:
- B&W
- Sound:
- Silent
- Footage:
- 385 ft
Production Credits
- Production Countries:
- GB
- Sponsor
- [Admiralty]
