R.A.F. At Home Day (1961)

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Newspaper cutting on file regarding RAF (Royal Air Force) 'at Home Day'.
MS. of a huge balloon, shaped like humpty dumpty in a hanger. MS. 2 children standing underneath to show size pan up balloon. MS. Balloonist W/CMD Gerry Turnbill giving an airman instructions on the balloon. MS. Pan of children riding on train made from tractor and bomb trolley. LS. Static display. MS. V.I. Display. GV. Pan static display. MS. People looking at Messerschmitt 410. MS. Kawasaki a jap fighter. MS. American jet fighter. Various shots people looking up at flying display. Various shots people looking up at flying display. LS. Panning shot as 4 Victor Bombers take off. MS. Pan Valiant taking off. Various shots Valiant in flight. Various shots Lincoln bomber making a mock bombing raid on airfield.
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FILM ID:2994.21
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