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1918 Admiral Sims launches model warships
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0:28Now PlayingDate: 5th March 1918
Location: TRAFALGAR SQ. LONDON
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT GRAPHIC NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
SLATE INFORMATION: Admiral Sims, U.S. Navy
ENGLAND: London: Trafalgar Square:
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TRAFALGAR SQ. LONDON
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SV. Biplane. Extra petrol tanks attached to it.
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SV. Italian biplane "Italia". Sign reads: "Turin to London. Non stop flight. Capt. Laureatis' SIA machine on which he flew from Turin to the Hounslow aerodrome on Sept. 24th. 656 1/2 miles in 7 hours 22 1/2mins."
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CU. Sign reads: "Buy War Bonds by pigeon post. Do not shoot homing or carrier pigeons. Penalty GBB180 fine or six months imprisionment."
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SV. Soldier holding up pigeon at door of War Bond Collection hut, then climbs down makeshift steps.
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SV. Officer accepting contribution. Crowd looking on.
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LV. Outdoor cinema. Crowd in foreground.
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ADM. SIMS, U.S. NAVY & BRITISH SAILORS LAUNCH BATTLESHIPS IN TRAFALGAR SQUARE.
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LV. Model battleship being launched in fountain at Trafalgar Square.
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SV. Adm. Sims & navy personnel give salute.
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LS & CU. Battleship in fountain.
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Admiral Sims, U.S. Navy
Video Roll Title: Land, sea and air: 117ft
WAR LOAN: Launch of model warships in Trafalgar Square
model, models, battleship, warship, navy, USA, WWI, World War I, First World War
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