Synopsis

The opening of the Kano International Airport in Nigeria, 4th may 1947.

Traditional greetings to visitors. A Comet airplane. Wing Commander Coleman, Director of Civil Aviation, at the official opening ceremony. Inspection of the guard of honour. The Governor General, Sir Arthur Frederick Richards, in attendance. The first flight leaving the airport. Miss Nigeria one of the first passengers, bound for the USA. Boarding of passengers for Rome and London.