1942 Charles de Gaulle inspects troops in Scotland
April 23, 2026
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0:42Now Playing1942 Charles de Gaulle inspects troops in Scotland
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as posted by the channelDate: 23rd February 1942
Location: Scotland
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
SLATE INFORMATION: Gen. De Gaulle Inspects His Airmen
SCOTLAND:
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AEROPLANES R.A.F. & NAVAL PLANES. General de Gaulle inspects Free French airmen in Scotland fly past in British Machines
DE GAULLE. (GENERAL). Inspects Free French airmen in Scotland
FRANCE. Halfaya Pass F. French airmen inspected by de Gaulle in Scotland.. fly past in Br fighters
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WWII, World War Two, World War II, Second World War, war, Allies, France, Frence Fifth Republic, presidents, politician, le Grand Charles, aeroplane, airplane, airplane, aviation, pilot, pilots
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