A Vickers Virginia bomber is launched from the catapult. On the second launch the camera shows the view from the front of the bomber as it flies forward out of the catapult.
Newsreel item on expe...
The aircraft comes in to land at Cranwell and taxies to a halt. The crew members, Squadron Leader A G Jones-Williams and Flight Lieutenant N H Jenkins, are congratulated on their flight, which took 50...
The Germans lost eleven Zeppelins in the course of the raid, five of them over France. First, the wreck of one of the airships is inspected by French soldiers, while two of the aircraft which shot it ...
Very brief film of Hawker Harts or Demons of 23 Squadron RAF taking off from a grass airstrip, England, 1935-1937.
I. 'FUNERAL OF FIREMAN HERO: J.S. Green whose fearless bravery was instrumental in saving 22 lives from a fire caused by a Zeppelin raid on the London District'. Brass-helmetted firemen carry the coff...
I. 'KING ALBERT'S CAVALRY: Cavalry keeping fit for the time when their service will be required to drive the Hun invader out of Belgium'. The cavalry are seen in action, galloping uphill and across op...
I. 'CROSSING THE VISTULA: The ruins of a bridge blown up by the Russians before retreating from the Germans'. The cantilevered bridge has collapsed in the centre and lies sprawled across the river. Th...
I. 'NAVAL BOMBARDMENT IN THE BOSPHORUS: An unique film showing the destructive power of Naval guns. Taken on board a Russian destroyer engaged in shelling the Turkish positions. Bluejackets bringing u...
Reunion of families after war. In the middle stand Tomeš, Janda and Bárta in uniforms of volunteers. Women sit behind and sons talk with fathers.
Volunteer Bárta (laborer) encounters his wife.
Volunteer Janda (smith) in Italian uniform encounters his family after the end of the war.
Janda´s son in the apron and volunteer Janda in Italian uniform.
From the left: Volunteer Bárta in French uniform, volunteer Janda in Italian uniform.
Tomeš encounters his wife and son after the return from the war. Tomeš hugs his son. His wife stands nearby and smiles at Janda and Bárta.
From the left: Tomeš (Russian uniform), Bárta (French uniform) and Janda (Italian uniform). Volunteers rest during their coming home.
From the left: Tomeš (Russian uniform), Bárta (French uniform) and Janda (Italian uniform).