Queen Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon of the United Kingdom (Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother) arrives at the Canadian National War Memorial (Wellington St, Ottawa, ON K1P 5A4, Canada) in a Cadillac automobile with a clear plastic roof. She walks along a line of Canadian war veterans and converses with some of them. Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer holds back crowd of enthusiastic spectators. The Queen Mother places a wreath at the base of the war memorial, which is already adorned with countless wreaths placed there on Canada's Remembrance Day. Memorial is engraved: "1914-1918." The Queen Mother wears three pearl necklaces. Canadian spectators pack the sidewalks, as the Queen Mother rides along the streets of Ottawa. Views, from a height, of the ceremony at the National War Memorial. The Queen Mother stands before assembled officials. A military band is in formation. Large numbers of spectators are assembled to watch. The Queen Mother's wreath is shown with its card reading: “From Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother."
Scenes of hilly countryside. A road sign points directions to places: "Lambese; Arris; Biskra; Timgad;Khenchela." A French military airfield. A helicopter lands and then takes off again. French armored vehicles in courtyard of a French military compound. Armored vehicle and truck with French troops on street of town. Car parked on roadside next to sign reading: "Arris." Overview of town.
Crowd gathered outside Empire theater in Leicester Square, London. The occasion is a Royal Command Performance of the film "Beau Brummell." Actresses Jane Russell and Shelley Winters, arriving. Queen Elizabeth and Princess Margaret enter the foyer of the theater. The Queen is greeted by Reginald Bromhead, President of the Cinematography Trade Benevolent Fund, who escorts her along a line of film moguls and stars. The Queen speaks with Stewart Granger and Jean Simmons. Jane Russell conversing with Princess Margaret. Queen Elizabeth chatting with Shelley Winters. A young boy presents flowers to the Queen, and bows.
High ranking French government official visits the camp of French troops in Algeria. He speaks with some soldiers, reviews a formation of troops, and views terrain from fortified lookout point, through telescopic binoculars.
A B-17 bomber (drone) is seen flying at altitude, when it is struck by a Nike missile that explodes and causes a fire. Next, the B-17 is seen rolling over and falling out of control. Its tail falls off as it descends. It strikes the ground and explodes in a fireball.
Two women sit in a Chrysler Corporation convertible car outdoors, at curbside. on a city street. 1955 models of Chrysler Corporation cars are displayed outdoors in a park like setting with ponds and statuary. Cars include Chrysler Imperial Newport, The women unveil new Desoto models. Later, they demonstrate electric powered windows. Visitors leave the display area carrying umbrellas, as rain begins to fall.
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