Title:PARATROOPS IN TRAINING BEFORE ARNHEM [Allocated Title]
Film Number:MGH 1966
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Summary: 16mm film taken during Sergeant Mike Lewis' training as a cameraman, and prior to his drop at Arnhem, records his fellow paratroopers preparing for and making practice drops in England.
Description: British Army trucks marked with white crosses drive along road. Paratroopers then unload canisters from truck, lift them into Douglas DC-3 Dakotas and kit themselves up in harnesses, with Sten guns and helmets. (Colour) Aerial views of DC-3s with RAF markings about to drop paratroops over green summer countryside. Ground view of paratroopers dropping against evening sky.
Production Details: Directorate of Public Relations, War Office (Production sponsor)
Army Film and Photographic Unit (Production company)
Lewis, C M (Production individual)
