a FÉTE AT RNAS HAL FAR

This film is held by the Imperial War Museum (ID: ADM 1585).

Synopsis

RNAS Hal Far - HMS Falcon - holds an open-day fte.

Shots of the fte activities. Dog handling and inspection for the 'best dog' award. A gravity ride in a drop tank converted into "Rocket XM 1". Rides on a fire tender disguised as a pirate ship. A roundabout. A swing for infants. See-saws. Powered armaments trolleys rigged out as a steam train and carriages. Donkey rides - an obnoxious small boy gestures and grimaces at the cameraman during the filming. US ratings sell ice cream. Series of final LS pans over the fte.

 

Titles

  • a FÉTE AT RNAS HAL FAR (Allocated)
Series Title:
POST-WAR NAVAL OPERATIONS
 

Technical Data

Year:
1956
Running Time:
4 minutes
Film Gauge (Format):
35mm
Colour:
B&W
Sound:
Silent
Footage:
385 ft
 

Production Credits

Production Countries:
GB
Sponsor
[Admiralty]