DEFENCE: First Canadian RAF Squadron welcomed by Lord Derby (1940)

BRITISH PARAMOUNT NEWSREEL (REUTERS) To license this film, visit First Canadian RAF squadron welcomed on way to front by Lord Derby. Full Description: SLATE INFORMATION: Maple Leaf Pilots Swell Empire Forces English Port: EXT Semi view troopship at quayside. Long view & semi view of Canadian Airmen off ship. CU sergeant's arm showing 'Canada' badge. Semi view Air Ministry official, Capt. Balfour in group. Semi view Lord Derby talking to officer & raises hat. Gen. view & semi top view mass Canadian airmen lined up on dockside. Airforce - Active; Canada; British Empire; Nobility; Edward George Villiers Stanley 17th Lord Derby (1865-1948), Great Britain Background: First Canadian RAF squadron welcomed on way to front by Lord Derby. FILM ID: VLVAB9M441KZE1ZABEP2LHUZ5CGBU To license this film, visit