Title reads: “Calling Blighty! (Second Series)“. Italy. Three more British soldiers in turn giving their messages to the folks at home over Pathe Gazette. L/S of soldiers outside ramshackle villa that has been occupied by army as an Cookhouse. M/S of Cook Private Danny Ellison from the West Country. He speaks to camera, sending a message home to his Mum and Dad. M/S of British soldier digging in a field with some Italian farm workers. C/U of Ernie Cole from the Midlands, he is a driver of the RASC. He says hello to his mum and Joan. He says he is a bit nervous and only has 20 seconds to speak but he hopes they are all all right. M/S of Gunner Waite from Wales, he is making a cup of tea over a campfire. He says hello to Phyliss, Mum, Dad and Pam. He tells them to “expect news of private operations“. He finishes his message with “Be good Pam - look after Mammy“. FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT'S FULL OF GREAT DO
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