Title:PN 1141 = GENERAL EISENHOWER VISITS RHEIMS AIRPORT, FRANCE, 11 MAY 1951 [Allocated Title]
Film Number:NAT 1019
Other titles:SHAPE FILM LIBRARY [Allocated Series Title]
Summary: Edited footage of General Eisenhower's visit to Rheims Airport on 11 May 1951, during which he presents an F-84 Thunderjet to the French Air Corps.
Description: Prior to General Eisenhower's visit, French Air Corps troops receive the Legion of Honour medal in a ceremony at Rheims Airport. The SACEUR's "Columbine" aircraft arrives, and General Eisenhower is greeted by Generals Norstad and Gruenther among others; the general inspects pilots and honour guard, and reviews troops. General Eisenhower formally presents F-84 Thunderjet aircraft to the French Air Corps; the jets are then seen in action. Final scene is of a radio van with reporters and photographers; General Bouvard alights from the van.
Alternative Title:SHAPE FILM LIBRARY [Allocated Series Title]
Colour:B&W
Digitised:Yes
Object_Number:NAT 1019
Sound:Silent
Access Conditions:IWM NATO
Featured Period:1946-1975
Production Date:1951-05-11
Production Country: France
Production Details: North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (Production sponsor)
Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (Production company)
