German air attack blitzkrieg (blitz) on London during World War 2. The damage in London due to bombardment in World War 2. The destroyed buildings and debris on the street. A factory set on fire by the German bombers. The firemen dousing the fire with the help of fire hoses. The destroyed buildings along the sides of the street. An officer smoking a cigarette. The debris on the street along Sydney Street at Sydney Square in London. The soldiers clearing the rubble from the street. Smiling British women gathered in a group give a thumbs up sign. Wardens show a shelter where they led citizens to safety. King George VI arrives to inspect the damage. He talks with citizens and tours the damaged areas. A cat walks among the ruins. Citizens gather on the street waving at the King in a car. The reconstruction work in progress.
The Wimbledon tennis tournament in England. A crowd gathers to watch the match. The men's single match in progress. Match played between the Australian players Roy Emerson and Fred Stolle. Roy Emerson wins the match. Maria Bueno from Brazil and Australian player Margaret Smith competing in the women's singles. Maria Bueno wins the title. People applauding.
Launching of a tanker in England. The tanker "British Admiral" docked at the harbor. A large crowd gathers for the launching of the tanker. Queen Elizabeth arrives to launch the tanker. British teenage boys sit atop dock pilings beside a sign that reads: 'Danger Keep Off'. Queen Elizabeth launches the tanker. 'British Admiral' written on the tanker. The tanker slides down skids and is underway.
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 frogmen, experts in underwater demolition, in England during a training. They crash dive in a training maneuver using self-contained oxygen tanks and rubber frog's feet to swim through otherwise impassible obstacles and prepare for demolition work.
Army Signal Corps cameramen in England. They prepare to record and photograph the invasion of Europe. The army cameramen posing on the field. Men aboard a ship. Others standing near an airplane. They hold cameras in hands.
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