Summary: An alsatian, given unconditionally by the family whose home it has outgrown, is trained as an RAF police dog.
Description:The short film opens with Peter, the dog's first schoolboy owner, sending 'Rex' birthday greetings; the message arrives (RAF training centre, Netheravon) as Rex is completing his training. A flashback shows the dog's arrival, initial hostility, and meeting with handler, and hints at his instruction. Rex passes the final test (halting "an armed intruder") and appears in a display at Peter's home town. Closing image shows Rex on guard by a Valiant bomber, "helping safeguard the nation's security."
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Colour:Colour
Digitised:Yes
Object_Number:COI 418
Sound:Sound
Access Conditions:IWM
Film: IWM
Featured Period:1945-1989
Production Date:1959-1959
Production Country:GB
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Physical Characteristics:Colour format: Colour
Sound format: Sound
Soundtrack language: English
Title language: English
Technical Details:Footage: 377 ft; Running time: 4 mins
