A civil dignitary inspects West African soldiers.

An unidentified civil dignitary, looking down at troops on parade, takes the salute of a unit of African (probably West African) troops. The troops pass; they are shirtless and march with rifles sloped and bayonets fixed. The dignitary removes his hat. Troops marching past. A rather disorientating camera angle; looking up at African troops marching past. A senior officer meeting subordinates (junior officers with RWAFF epaulettes?) The dignitary and entourage stepping from an RAF Douglas Dakota transport, serial KJ83x. Tilt down Union flag to officers and dignitary taking salute. African troops slopng arms. Speaking to an officer. Dignitary meets British non-commissioned officers (NCOs). Meeting African NCOs. Pan of troops on parade. Inspecting African troops.

Notes

No dopesheet survives for this film and consequently a variety of details are unclear.

Series note: The MWY series of films is believed to be part of a ‘pool’ of film received by the Government of India from various sources, including South East Asia Command, the Indian Inter-Service Public Relations Directorate, the Ministry of Information, and from Allied governments. This footage would have been considered for editing and release through the Indian Newsreel Parade; see INR series.