We use cookies on this website.
By continuing to use this site without changing your cookie settings,
you agree that you are happy to accept our privacy policy
and for us to access our cookies on your device.
Title:INVASION CONVOY EMBARKATION MATERIAL [Allocated Title]
Film Number:ACB 7
Other titles:
Summary:
Description: The crew of an LST poses formally; panning shot (repeated from 3 angles) of invasion craft, with barrage balloons in the background; at the quay, an American half-track is driven aboard an LST; DUKWs are lined up on the quayside - one moves forward, another is seen in the water; hospital trucks and lorries are shown on board an LST; the ramp of an LST slowly goes up (shot from inside). On a country road, a despatch rider waves a convoy along - jeeps and lorries are driven past; angled shot of a winch, for weighing anchor, and of tin oil drums beside it - anchor chain is wound up; various shots of the winch, chain and anchor; also of the invasion fleet en route for the beach near Caen.