Palestine Story (1948)

Haifa and Tel Aviv, Israel / Palestine LS and MS High Commissioner for Palestine, General Sir Alan Cunningham, inspecting guard-of-honour of Palestine Police, at Haifa airport. (3 shots). LS Shot from refugees ship as it approaches Palestine, Haifa in background. British destroyer at mid distance. MS Cunningham bidding farewell to various commanders at Haifa airport. MS Sign marked “Haifa airport.“ MS Low angle, gunners’ position on airport roof. LS Palestine Police guard-of-honour coming to attention. LS Cunningham’s aircraft (Avro Anson) arriving at Haifa airport. MS Cunningham and three other military types standing to attention in front of above mentioned aircraft. CU Cunningham talking. LS Low angle British gunners on roof tops. LS Another British Guard-of-Honour for Cunningham, this time at Haifa docks. LS Cunningham arriving in car at docks. LS Guard of honour (ships and docks installations in background.) Pan to Grenadier Guards presenting arms, pan to LS. LS Naval launch taking Cunningham out to
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