STK-ID 738

Opening of air training school at Ancienne-Lorette (184 ft): shots of CG "Chubby" Power, Federal Minister for Air, his wife and other civilians waiting. Major-General Sir Eugene Fiset, Lieutenant Governor of Quebec arrives, is greeted, and inspects air force honour guard. Air Commodore Lucien de Niverville accompanies the Lieutenant-Governor Fiset. TILT UP with the RCAF colours as they are hoisted up in front of the hangar. Shot of Air Commodore Lucien de Niverville and Major-General Sir Eugene Fiset, Lieutenant Governor of Quebec (in uniform and sporting a pince-nez). Cut to civilians, the Lieutenant Governor Fiset and Cardinal Villeneuve. Sequence on the Cardinal blessing the school. CG "Chubby" Power signals official opening of school by firing a flare. Several shots of airmen parading. Three-shot of Major-General Sir Eugene Fiset, Lieutenant Governor of Quebec, Cardinal Villeneuve and Chubby Powers looking skyward. Cut to three biplanes very high. Shot over row of Anson trainers on field.

DETAILS

Excerpt from
Actualités canadiennes no 5
Location
L'Ancienne-Lorette
Year
1941
Collection
National Film Board
Available formats
Digital Bétacam, Digital Video Disk, Reel 35 mm
Shooting format
35mm fine grain b&w
Aspect ratio
4/3
Available resolutions
720 x 486