STK-ID 33

Chinese aviatrix visits Canada (151 ft): FOLLOW SHOT of an Avro Anson twin-engine trainer taxiing past the camera after landing. Sequence on Chinese aviatrix Miss Cheng being handed down from aircraft, being greeted by Group Captain JS Scott, Commanding Officer of Saint-Hubert. Shots of Miss Cheng, still in bulky flying togs, inspecting the honour guard of the RCAF Women's Division, chatting with one of them. Cut to sign "Montreal Chinese Women's Society" (in Chinese and in English). Miss Cheng is greeted by Chinese leaders and led to a banquet. She is wearing her military uniform. MCU of her wings. After presentation of bouquet, Miss Cheng addresses the gathering. Cuts to audience and to individual faces. Cut to two-shot of Miss Cheng (Flight Lieutenant Cheng) and Chinese officer chatting at banquet table.

DETAILS

Excerpt from
Actualités canadiennes no 24
Location
Canada
Year
1943
Collection
National Film Board
Available formats
Digital Bétacam, Reel 35 mm, Digital Video Disk
Shooting format
35mm fine grain b&w
Aspect ratio
4/3
Available resolutions
720 x 486