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1941 The King watches paratroopers practice
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1:25Now PlayingDate: 2nd June 1941
Location: Unknown location
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
SLATE INFORMATION: The King Sees Paratroopers at Work
ENGLAND: Unknown:
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AEROPLANES R.A.F. AND NAVAL PLANES. King George watches first semi-public demonstration of British Paratroops at work..inspected.. dropping from planes etc.
GEORGE VIKING OF ENGLAND. Watches first semi-public demonstration of Bristish Paratroops at work..
HOME GUARD (formerly known as L.D.V). Present: King, Col.Josselyn; Mjr. Williams; Sir Jerry Collins; Col.Mallison; Hon,Col.G.K.Mason;Eastwood; Segerson Brooke; Whitehead; Gen.Nation Watching first semi-public demonstration of British Paratroops at work
PARACHUTES AND PARACHUTISTS. King George watches first semi-public display of British Paratroops at work..inspected..falling out of planes.
George VI of Great Britain; Royalty; Military - Active
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