Title:SIXTIETH ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATION OF THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN, BELFAST CITY AIRPORT [Allocated Title]
Film Number:BFB 246
Other titles:NORTHERN IRELAND ARMY INFORMATION SERVICES COLLECTION [Allocated Series Title]
Summary: Coverage of the celebrations for the Sixtieth Anniversary of the Battle of Britain in Belfast.
Description: (Tape 1) Veterans gather at Belfast City Airport to be taken on flights with members of the Air Training Corps. Interview with John McAlamaney, head of the Northern Ireland Flying School, about the event, followed by veterans (in flight suits) gathered on the runway with cadets. Interview with veteran William Christie about his involvement with Bomber Command during the Battle of Britain, and what the anniversary commemorations mean to him. Veterans in aircraft, taking off and landing. Intervoew with Flight Sergeant Rachel McCerdy.
(Tape 2) Extended air-to-ground shots of Belfast and surrounding area, concentrating on the shipyards and on Belfast City Airport, where many of the commemorations are taking place.
Alternative Title:NORTHERN IRELAND ARMY INFORMATION SERVICES COLLECTION [Allocated Series Title]
