President Flies Home (1959)

Title reads: “President Flies Home“. Scotland. G/V President Dwight Eisenhower’s car drawing up on Prestwick Airfield. Elevated shot crowds watching Eisenhower (aka Ike). M/S Eisenhower saying goodbye to officials on the tarmac, he laughs. Top shot officials standing plugging their ears from aircraft noise. L/S Eisenhower walking towards with aircraft with official. Eisenhower salutes and walks up the steps to the aircraft. M/S American Air Force airmen. Eisenhower takes off his hat and waves to the crowd. He turns round. L/S Culzean Castle, Ayrshire. Panning shot Eisenhower getting out of his car and being greeted by officials, including Marquis of Ailsa in kilt. C/U Eisenhower talking to officials. G/V of the rugged Ayrshire coast. G/V Turnberry Golf Club house. C/U Eisenhower driving off from first tee. M/S one of Eisenhower’s team mates putting. M/S Eisenhower putting. G/V Culzean Castle and grounds. Panning shot Eisenhower with locals riding in a pony and trap coming past camera. G/V village
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