ADMIRAL SIR PATRICK BRIND PASSES COMMAND OF CINCNORTH TO LIEUTENANT-GENERAL SIR ROBERT MANSERGH AT AFNORTH HEADQUARTERS, 1 APRIL 1953 [Allocated Title]
Title:ADMIRAL SIR PATRICK BRIND PASSES COMMAND OF CINCNORTH TO LIEUTENANT-GENERAL SIR ROBERT MANSERGH AT AFNORTH HEADQUARTERS, 1 APRIL 1953 [Allocated Title]
Film Number:NAT 1333
Other titles:SHAPE FILM LIBRARY [Allocated Series Title]
Summary:(Clapperboard slate reads: "31/3/1953 Christiansen AFNORTH Eyemo") At AFNORTH (Allied Forces Northern Europe) headquarters, Kolsås, Norway Admiral Brind talks with General Hansteen. Admiral Evans-Lombe arrives: he inspects honour guard (made up of members of the Kings Palace Guard). General Mansergh arrives and enters gate (accompanied by Admiral Brind and - believed to be - Captain Wright), inspecting the guard on his way. Shots of all the above officers approaching camera. The ceremony itself Admiral Brind, General Hansteen and General Mansergh give speeches, two honour guards play music; other attendees include General Carter, General Lambrechts and Admiral Storehill. After the ceremony, Admiral Brind inspects honour guard, says his farewells and leaves in his car, which is towed by a large group. Shots of signs (Volksenlia Station and "Voksenkollens Hospits", the old name of the headquarters building).
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Alternative Title:SHAPE FILM LIBRARY [Allocated Series Title]
