British Fleet In Athens (1940)

Athens, Greece. 1946?
Various shots of British naval cadets boarding a ship. Various shots of British warships in Athens harbour and naval ratings onboard. Line of jeeps and cars driving in courtyard of a building in Athens. They past Greek guards in traditional dress. Naval ratings lined up on square in front of a war memorial. Several cars arriving and officers get out. High ranking British naval officer laying wreath at base of memorial and salutes. Various shots of a British Marine band marching through streets of Athens, crowd applauding from pavement. They are followed by the troops. Officers enter the cars and drive off.
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FILM ID:2349.22
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