British Prime Minister Winston Churchill meets Wendell Wilkie in London, England. Wendell Wilkie on a visit to Britain in World War II. Wendell Wilkie and Prime Minister Churchill talk. He visits air raid shelter. Crowd of civilians in the background. Men sitting on bunk beds talk to him.
A huge crowd of 66,000 seated in the spectator area of a stadium in Wembley, England, during World War 2. The teenage King Peter II of Yugoslavia is shown standing in the spectator viewing area for the soccer (football) match played between teams of England and Scotland. Mrs. Winston Churchill arrives. Clementine Churchill shakes hands with the players of both teams. The crowd cheers. Views of the match underway. Mrs. Churchill is seen shaking hands with dignitaries and departing. Two goals are shown being scored. Another scene shows dignitaries including the Yugoslavian King Peter II again in the stands. England defeats Scotland by three to zero.
Wimbledon Championship in London, England. At the Women's final Maria Bueno from Brazil defeats a South African to win the women's singles title. Maria being presented a trophy. Neil Fraser wins the Men's singles after defeating Rod Laver, a fellow Australian. Fraser being presented the Wimbledon Cup.
Gala dinner celebrating the 40th anniversary of the British Royal Air Force (RAF) in London, England. Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Phillip, the Duke of Edinburgh, Queen Mother Elizabeth Bowes- Lyon and Princess Margaret arrive at the 40th anniversary celebrations of the Royal Air Force. The Queen and the other members of the royal family are seated at the dinner table. The Queen raises the toast at the occasion and drinks followed by others.
A German Zeppelin airship during World War 1. It has the word "Schwaben" written on it. (Presumably from Schwaben, Germany). It is seen taking off from the ground in Germany, soaring above a German city and out over the sea. Narration indicates it is on a London bombing run, scheduled to arrive over London around midnight. Next scene shows the Zeppelin in flames and crashing into the North Sea the next day.
Group of well-dressed pacifists gather in London, England, during World War 1. Sign on building in background reads: "Tea & Coffee." The crowd, including men, women and children, mills about as several British Bobbies (policemen) nudge them along. The crowd ends up near some buildings and shops, including "L Lyons & Co Ltd."
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