After a mission aircraft return and land at an airfield in England during World War II. Ground crewmen wait for the return of the aircraft. The crewmen in groups talk. The aircraft fly over the airfield. Men in a tower look through binoculars. A United States Army Air Force B-17 Flying Fortress breaks from a formation and lands. A Red Cross ambulance races across a strip.
Rubble and smoke rising after German Luftwaffe blitz attack in London, with St. Pauls Cathedral visible in the background behind the smoke. German submarines positioned off the British coast. Luftwaffe aircraft flying over the English Channel bound for bombing runs over England. Radio towers seen, and audio of Lord Haw-Haw (from German propaganda radio program "Germany Calling") making statements about the strength and force of the blitzkrieg (blitz) over England. British Prime Minister Winston Churchill greeting military officials and reviewing citizens recruited for military service. Various British ships in the English Channel. German Luftwaffe aircraft bombing and firing upon British ships and British ports. Explosions and sinking ships. Much nighttime footage of the blitz over London, with burning buildings, wreckage, firefighters working to extinguish the flames. Smoke, fire, and rubble from the blitzkrieg of London. Scenes of British citizens in the underground transit system tunnels, taking cover. A family evacuated from the streets above is seen resting beneath the "Picadilly Circus" underground tube station sign. A subway train arriving at the packed ramp. Women and children living underground during the raids. Women washing clothes and children in washtubs in the underground stations. In the city of Plymouth, day scenes of workers clearing rubble from the blitz. Citizens gathered around a sign posted bearing the names of the dead from the attacks. Scenes of blitz devastation in Coventry, including Coventry Cathedral. Workmen in British cities tearing down precarious, damaged buildings by day and cleaning up wreckage.
British Prime Minister Winston Churchill accompanied by visiting United States observers in England during World War II. They inspect units of Czech Forces. The Czech soldiers parade on a narrow road. The Czech Forces will participate in the War of Britain.
The British troops practices intensive invasion exercises along coast in England during World War II. The British Prime Minister Winston Churchill reviews the exercises. Landing craft on a beach. Troops wade in water. Tanks, war material and vehicles on the coast. Explosions in water.
Dominion's Torch of Victory arrives at it's destination in England. The British Prime Minister Winston Churchill accompanied by officers stand in front of it. He takes out a document and reads it. Churchill rolls it back and hands it to an officer. Microphones placed in front of the Prime Minister.
King George VI hands colors to two units on Dominion Day in England. Officers march with the colors. Several officers stand at attention during the ceremony in the background.