Swedish troops, guns and aircraft on alert to forestall Nazi German offensive move in Sweden. A truck tows a field gun and moves on a road. The barrel of an artillery piece visible as it is raised from a hidden gun emplacement. Swedish soldiers run between sandbags and take up positions. Swedish troops wearing M21 helmets fire a double-mounted Kulspruta m/36 water-cooled 8mm machine gun (a modified Browning design dual mounted). Next scene shows aerial view of biplanes: Swedish J8 Gloster Gladiator MK I bi-wing pursuit aircraft seen in formation. Brief closeup of a J8 in flight. Next, Swedish T3 aircraft seen in formation, flown by Swedish Wing F 17. These aircraft are Junkers Ju 86 K-13 aircraft built by SAAB, under license, and converted to torpedo bombers. Aerial views of the J8 biplanes conducting mock attacks on the formation of T-3 bombers, for training purposes. (World War II period).
Swedish Army unveils its newest nuclear-capable field artillery piece in Sweden. It is a mobile nuclear-capable long range artillery piece with a range of 16 miles and a self-contained nuclear fallout shelter. The camouflaged artillery in field. Soldiers direct it into position. The tracked artillery piece moves over rough terrain. Swedish dignitaries and military officials watch the unveiling. The weapon prepared for a demonstration. The barrel brought into position and the cannon is fired using conventional shells. Numerous explosions of the shells are seen in distant hills.
Grenadiers of the modern Swedish Life Guards (Livgardet) in full uniform, carrying flag with Swedish Coat of Arms, marching in Stockholm. Members of Parliament proceed toward the Riksdag building (Riksdagshuset Riksgatan 1, 100 12 Stockholm, Sweden), walking on the snow. Ceremonial Guards stand on either side as enter. Spectators watch from the sidewalks. The Royal Coach carries King Gustav V to the Parliament for the opening.
The German passenger airship 'Bodensee' arrives at Stockholm, Sweden. The Zeppelin airship, operating since 1919, approaches ground for landing. Spectators, policemen and ground crew surround the dirigible. A woman watches outside of a cabin window. Passengers inside the cabin. Soldiers assist mooring of 'Bodensee'. Inspectors check personal baggage of the passengers.
Prince Sigvard Oscar Fredrik, Prince Bernadotte, Count of Wisborg of Sweden and Erica Patzek, daughter of German businessman Anton Patzek, married at Caxton Hall (10 Caxton Street, London SW1H 0AD) in London, England. The couple comes out of Caxton Hall after getting married. Police officers surround the couple. A large crowd gathered to see them. (Note: The Prince immediately lost his royal titles and became Herr Sigvard Bernadotte.)
Prince Bertil, Duke of Halland of Sweden comes out of ship and accepts salute of Navy Officer. Sailors salutes and Prince Bertil passes. Prince steps up stage and delivers address. Prince's mother, The Crown Princess Margaret of Connaught can be seen on right. Attendees march and holds US, Royal Swedish, and Swedish flags. Marching women in white dress uniforms, covered in clear plastic rainwear.
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