Title:KING PETER OF YUGOSLAVIA WITH POLISH TROOPS IN SCOTLAND [Allocated Title]
Film Number:COI 469
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Summary: Polish army units in Scotland are visited by a Polish general, and by King Peter II of Yugoslavia.
Description: The unedited film shows 2 separate functions: first, an open air religious service followed by an investiture (an unidentified Polish officer presents medals to some of the troops, of whom there are then close-ups) and a marchpast, and second, the royal visit. The young King, accompanied by General Sikorski and (?) Polish President Raczkiewicz, watches some manoeuvres (which include a Mk 1 Infantry tank and Lysander aircraft), tours the camp, meets some of the soldiers, and reviews a parade.
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Colour:B&W
Digitised:Yes
Object_Number:COI 469
Sound:Silent
Access Conditions:IWM
Featured Period:1939-1945
Production Date:1942
Production Country: GB
Production Details:
Personalities, Units and Organisations: Peter II, King of Yugoslavia (person)
Raczkiewicz, Władysław (person)
Sikorski, Władysław (person)
Keywords: aircraft, British - combat: Westland Lysander (object name)
armour, British - tank: Infantry Mk I (object name)
ceremonies, Yugoslav - event-related: investiture (object name)
delegations, Yugoslav international - state: King Peter II visits Scotland (object name)
religion, Christianity - ceremonial, Yugoslav (object name)
GB, Scotland (geography)
