Title:ALL THE KING'S HORSAS - GLIDING IN THE WAR YEARS [Main Title]
Film Number:MGH 2610
Other titles:AMATEUR FILM BY LAWRENCE WRIGHT [Alternative Title]
Summary: Amateur film shot by Squadron Leader Lawrence Wright (RAFVR), while serving at 38 Group, Netheravon, records King George VI attending glider displays, a contour map and detailed topographical model which he prepared for briefing purposes before the Normandy Invasion, and shots of Horsas and Hamilcars with Invasion markings.
Description: Reel 1: (B&W) King George VI attends various RAF glider displays featuring Hotspurs and other types, and inspects Horsas. (Possibly blown-up from 9.5mm).
Reel 2: (Colour) "Memorise this Map" - briefing film for aircrew and glider pilots for landing near Caen (France) on 6 June 1944 consists principally of a map and a detailed topographical model on landing zones and approaches for gliders.
Reel 3: (Colour): Horsa and Hamilcar gliders with Invasion stripe markings are tugged off the ground by Stirlings and Halifaxes.
Alternative Title:AMATEUR FILM BY LAWRENCE WRIGHT [Alternative Title]
Colour:Colour
Digitised:
Object_Number:MGH 2610
Sound:Sound
Access Conditions:NON-IWM
Featured Period:
Production Date:1944
Production Country: GB
Production Details: Wright, Lawrence (Production individual)
