Title:THE KING VISITS TROOPS IN SQUARE AT TRIPOLI [Allocated Title]
Film Number:AYY 480/1
Other titles:BRITISH ARMY OPERATIONS IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR [Allocated Series Title]
Summary: King George VI visits troops in Libya.
Description: The King's launch arriving at the jetty. The King arriving in Algiers Square with General Montgomery. The Guard of Honour of the King's Royal Rifle Corps present arms. The King salutes. Nursing sisters in the square stand to attention as the band plays the National Anthem. The King reviews the Guard of Honour. The King walks around the square with General Montgomery. The Guard of Honour, the nursing sisters and the sailors cheer. The King gets into his car and the car moves off. Maltese people watch from a balcony. A sign for the 1st Armoured Division.
The King's car arrives as he visits the 1st Armoured Division at Suani Ben Adem. He is welcomed by Lieutenant-Colonel Fitzpatrick, who calls his men to attention and shakes hands with the King. He calls for three cheers for the King. Various shots of troops cheering.
The King visits the 7th Armoured Division. Lieutenant-Colonel Daniels of [310] shakes hands with the King. The troops give three cheers. Various shots of cheering troops. The King passes onto the 5th Dragoons. Close up of the King with Major-General Erskine (Commanding Officer of the 7th Armoured Division) and General Montgomery in the car. Cheering troops.
Alternative Title:BRITISH ARMY OPERATIONS IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR [Allocated Series Title]
