Part of a British production, circa 1940, highlighting the work of the Royal Air Force during World War II, and discussing the history of the RAF while showing World War I Royal Flying Corps (RFC) images. The Royal Air Force in the United Kingdom. The flag of the Royal Air Force (RAF) on a mast. RAF personnel from all parts of the commonwealth march in a mass formation during World War II, including mainland Great Britain pilots and Indian RAF pilots and crews. A line of aircraft stationed on an airfield in the UK. History of RAF is discussed by narrator, with images from World War I of Royal Flying Corps (then part of British Army) airmen and their aircraft. Views of several World War I aircraft on an airfield and taking off, including the Sopwith Camel, the Royal Aircraft Factory S.E.5, the Bristol F.2 Fighter. Royal Flying Corps pilots and crews gathered for group photos.
First Republic of Czechoslovakia is established with the fall of the Habsburg Empire at end of World War 1. Crowds march on road and tear down German and Austrian street signs. Two men stand on a ladder as they pull a sign down from a building. Men push down a sign from balcony of a building. People at the Wenceslas (Vaclav) Square. Statue of Saint Wenceslas by Josef Václav Myslbek in front of the Wenceslas Monument. (World War I; World War 1; WWI; WW1)
Hapsburg reign ends and First Republic of Czechoslovakia is created as World War 1 concludes.. People walk on street and celebrate. People carry flag as they march on a street. People walk and carry banners at the Wenceslas (Vaclav) Square. Armored train sent from Vienna is captured bloodlessly by Czechoslovaks. Students come out of the university and cheer. People cheer on Celetna street and the Old Town Square. (World War I; World War 1; WWI; WW1)
Formation of Czechoslovakia as the Hapsburg reign ends following World War 1. People carry an effigy of Emperor Charles on a cart. People cheer as patriarchs come out of a building, and they hold banners as they cheer. Crowd marches waving handkerchief in air. (World War I; World War 1; WWI; WW1)
Establishment of the First Republic of Czechoslovakia, following World War 1. Minister of National defense Vaclav Jaroslav Klofac (a pacifist) addresses a cheering crowd. Madame Stivin addresses people. People march over the Charles Bridge. People greet the Yugoslav delegates. People wave to the delegates. The delegates talk among each other. Troops march on street. (World War I; World War 1; WWI; WW1)
Czechoslovak independence as Austo-Hungarian Habsburg reign ends after World War I. Deputies arrive from Switzerland for the first meeting of the Czechoslovak National Assembly. Soldiers at barracks in Prague. Dr. Josef Scheiner, President of the Sokol gymnastic association stand with other delegates. Huge American & British flags over a crowded Old Town Square. (World War I; World War 1; WWI; WW1)
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