HMS WELSHMAN; MALTA HOME GUARD

This film is held by the Imperial War Museum (ID: AYY 193/15).

Synopsis

HMS Welshman brings supplies to Malta, the ship is unloaded of oil, chilled meat and ammunition.

Malta Home Guard on parade, inspected by Brigadier Beckett, CRA at St Peter's Square, Hamrun. Four members of the Home Guard getting ready for parade: Augustus Agius (a greengrocer) looking up the barrel of his Lee Enfield; Francis Fredo (a dairyman) putting on his steel helmet; C Basittil (a carpenter) cleaning his rifle; Mr Spiro Debono (a motor mechanic), the Company Commander, leaving headquarters. They are also shown at their ordinary jobs.

 

Titles

  • HMS WELSHMAN; MALTA HOME GUARD (Allocated)
Series Title:
BRITISH ARMY OPERATIONS IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR
 

Technical Data

Year:
1942
Running Time:
9 minutes
Film Gauge (Format):
35mm
Colour:
B&W
Sound:
Silent
Footage:
854 ft
 

Production Credits

Production Countries:
GB
cameraman
Smith, Brian (Lieutenant)
Production company
War Office Film Unit