STK-ID 6378

Sequence showing General McNaughton, Colonel JL Ralston and General Crerar inspecting Canadian troops of the First Division training in England. Views of men inspecting installations and equipment of the Canadian Army, Colonel Ralston chatting with soldiers, inspecting party examining Bren Gun carriers. LSs of Bren Gun Carriers moving across open field, followed by Dispatch Riders racing past on motorcycles. MSs of Ralston and McNaughton inspecting soldiers of the First Canadian Division. MSs of Ralston, Crerar and Vincent Massey (Canadian High Commissioner to United Kingdom) posing for camera with high ranking officers in front of Royal Canadian Air Force DH-95 Hertfordshire aircraft. Shot of plane taxiing past camera.

DETAILS

Excerpt from
CDN Troops Training in England
Location
England
Year
1940
Collection
National Film Board
Available formats
Reel 35 mm, Video HI 8
Shooting format
35mm fine grain b&w
Aspect ratio
4/3