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The Royal Visit to the Battlefields of France July 1917 : [incomplete] (1917)

This film is a heritage item from Library and Archives Canada and is only available in English. The visit of King George V and Queen Mary to France, 3 to 14 July 1917. King George and Queen Mary arrive in Calais to start the visit. The King inspects war trophies at Bailleul with General Sir Herbert Plumer, then goes on to watch a tank demonstration and talk with a group of French officers. The Queen watches a flame-thrower demonstration at Helfaut. The King and Prince of Wales meet the King of Belgium and inspect aircraft at Bray Dunes with General Sir Henry Rawlinson. The Queen inspects aircraft with Brigadier-General Sir Hugh Trenchard, commander of the RFC. The Queen visits a Casualty Clearing Station and the South African hospital at Abbeville. She reviews the nurses. The King continues his tour of Vimy Ridge and the Somme area. They depart Calais for Britain. Source: Library and Archives Canada. Unidentified fonds, 1973-0141, IDC 23957.