Film opens with scenes of British Horse Guards on parade along street in London, England, watched by crowds on the sidewalks. Next, an elaborate coach, bearing an image of the Coat of Arms of the city of London, is seen arriving at the Guildhall (71 Basinghall St, London EC2V 7HH, United Kingdom). Footmen step to the coach door, where one places a step stool while the other takes the ceremonial mace for bewigged Lord Mayor, Sir Thomas B. Crosby, who steps from the coach, followed by London Sheriff, Sir Charles Augustin Hanson, and other city officials. Four uniformed trumpeters stand in front of the Guildhall and play a fanfare announcing arrival of a royal open coach carrying the monarchs of Great Britain and Germany. When it arrives, King George V quickly steps from the coach and assists Queen Mary as she alights. They are followed by the King's cousin, Emperor (Kaiser) Wilhelm II, of Germany, who steps from the coach. The Kaiser is dressed in Hussar uniform including fur Busby adorned with Totenkopf (Death Head) emblem. A flurry of activity ensues as the King and Queen and the Kaiser engage in greeting various officials and dignitaries. The Kaiser recognizes a woman, likely a relative, in the group and hurries to greet and kiss her.
British troops at an Army base in the United Kingdom at the end of World War II. The troops are demobilizing and preparing to return to civilian life at the conclusion of the war. Scenes of happy British soldiers congratulating one another. Officers shake hands with the troops. An officer speaks with a South East Asian soldier. A group of British soldiers offer a hip hip hooray cheer. Several soldiers stand on the steps of a supply barracks and look over civilian clothes and shoes that they are preparing to wear again. One brushes off a suit coat. A line of soldiers turn in rifles back to Army personnel at the end of their military service.
Closeup of Amelia Earhart Putnam. She and crew land at Burry Port, Wales, after a 21 hour journey from Trepassey Bay, Newfoundland, in the Fokker F. VII b-3 trimotor seaplane, "Friendship." Crowd welcomes them at the waterfront. Crew members descend from the seaplane. Amelia Earhart poses with pilot Wilmer Stultz and flight mechanic Louis Gordon. They are ferried, with several others, in a small boat, to Southhampton, England.
A tennis match between Spaniard Manuel Martinez Santana and American Charlie Pasarell during the Wimbledon Championships in England. Charlie Pasarell and Manuel Martinez Santana on the center court at Wimbledon. Charlie Pasarell wins in four sets.
The BEF (British Expeditionary Force) in England during Battle of France of World War II. British officers standing at a harbor in England. Sailors and officers board a ship. The sailors salute the officer.
The BEF (British Expeditionary Force) transporting to France during Battle of France of World War II. Artillery and vehicles being transported on ship at British harbor with the help of cranes. 'Jump on Berlin First Stop' written at the back of the vehicles. British Army troops march with their baggage. The British troops board a railroad train that departs from a railroad station in England. British soldiers wait on train station platform for the train to arrive.
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