King Visits Uss Columbus (1949)

Unused / unissued material - dates and locations unclear or unknown. King visits USS Columbus. Portsmouth, Hampshire. M/S A civilian man boarding the USS Columbus and being greeted by the Captain. M/S King George VI standing to attention between ranks of saluting sailors. M/S the King shaking hands with officers on board. M/S naval officers boarding the ship. C/U the King, accompanied by Rear Admiral Connolly, starting to inspect guard of honour. C/U the King chatting to high-ranking naval officer. C/U the King walking with Mr Lewis Douglas and Rear Admiral Connolly along deck. M/S the King walking along lone of officer shaking hands with them. M/S of the King, Connolly and others entering hatchway to got below deck. Various more shots of the King on board the Warship and greeting members of the crew. M/S of the King alighting from train at Portsmouth station and being greeted by station master, Mayor and other civic officials. M/S the King shaking hands with officials and being give the Keys to t