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1940 ROYAL / DEFENCE: World War 2: King George VI inspects troops
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1:01Now PlayingDate: 10th June 1940
Location: ENGLAND
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: BRITISH PARAMOUNT NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
SLATE INFORMATION: King and Queen Spend Day with Troops
England: Aldershot:
GV pan British troops sitting on ground in camp. LV pan soldiers sitting on ground. SV troops sun-bathing and reading papers. SV soldier resting side of tent. Side V. Troops writing letters home. LV troops posting letters in camp box. CU soldier with German rifle. CU soldiers with German swords. TV troops in group cheer and make gesture across throats. STV King d Duke of Gloucester out of car. GV troops lined up for inspection. Angle shot troops lined up for inspection. SV King shakes hands with soldier and talks. SCU King talking to soldier. LV d ScU King inspecting troops.
Sound Effects. TV troops in group asked: "How are you looking forward to your leave?" Troops: "Hurrah! That's lovely!" "Now, what are you going to do to the Bosch when you get hold of him next time?" Troops cheer and make gesture across throats!
Royalty; King George VI of Great Britain (1936-52), Military - Ceremonial
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