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Visit North Weald Aerodrome during 'Battle of Britain Week' to see The Royal Air Force of today at work.
Air Chief Marshal Sir Guy Garrod, G.B.E., K.C.B., M.C., D.F.C., L.L.D., introduces the programme with a brief account of some of the vital changes that took place in the Royal Air Force between the two wars. The programme ends with a flying display including:
Wynford Vaughan Thomas receiving elementary flying instruction
Low-level attack by jet aircraft
Parachute descents
Richard Dimbleby acts as guide
(to 16.10)

Contributors

Presenter:
Sir Guy Garrod
Reporter:
Wynford Vaughan Thomas
Guide:
Richard Dimbleby
Presented for television by:
Alan Chivers

This time we touch down in Rio de Janeiro, the Brazilian capital, for a little sightseeing, and pay a visit to the Casino Cabana, on the famous Copacabana Beach, where the cabaret includes Dario Moreno, Don Julian and Marjorie, 'Johnson', Trio Raisner, Trio Anna del Rio.

Contributors

Devised and produced by:
Henry Caldwell
Singer:
Dario Moreno
Dancers:
Don Julian and Marjorie
Performer:
null 'Johnson'
Harmonicists:
Trio Raisner
Singers:
Trio Anna del Rio
Decor:
Barry Learoyd

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