SLATE INFORMATION: 'Shadows' of the Future

ENGLAND: Birmingham:
Gen. view intr. factory. Semi views of King & party watch press at work. Top view of King etc. leave for other factory. Gen. view 'Battle' bomber at Austin works. Semi view King with Lord Austin & Lord Swinton inspecting fuselage. Semi CU looking into cockpit. Angle aero-engine racing. CU throttle & speed indicator. Angle King looking thru' window. Gen. view King & party towards. Semi CU examining welding fuel tanks. CU man welding fuel tanks. CU con-rod assembly. Semi view two men tappit assembly. Semi view King inspecting aero-engine with Lords Swinton & Austin. Semi CU King talks to Austin.

Aviation; Industries, Trades and Crafts; Personalities - Politicians; Airforce - Active; Royalty; King George VI of Great Britain (1936-52)
Background: King George VI inspects Britain's shadow air factories where mass production on Britain's air re-armament is in force.