Stefferud, Jacob]]> World War, 1939-1945--Norway]]> Royal Norwegian Air Force]]> World War, 1939-1945--Underground movements--Norway]]> Film available online here.

It is a strong likelihood the filmmaker was Campbell Norsgaard, the official photographer for the Royal Norwegian Air Force during World War II.]]> 00:00:11 Royal Norwegian Air Force personnel load baggage onto an airplane. Norwegian military personnel board the airplane.
00:02:35 Aerial views from an airplane of ocean, coastlines, and towns in Norway.
00:05:39 Airplane lands at a location in Norway and Norwegian military personnel disembark. Personnel talk with Norwegian resistance members. People with bicycles gather near the airplanes.
00:10:03 Norwegian airplane takes off while children and adults watch.
00:11:09 Views of Oslo and the harbor. Airplanes fly over Oslo.
00:13:26 People ride bicycles down streets. Roadside sign reading "Drammen 39km" and "Bergen 480km."
00:15:22 Two Norwegian military personnel stop cars and inspect drivers' documentation. Other personnel stop automobiles and inspect documentation at different checkpoints.
00:19:43 Black screen.
00:19:48 Film ends.]]> Norsgaard, Campbell]]> Jacob Stefferud Papers (Film)]]> Moving Image]]> Stefferud, Jacob]]> World War, 1939-1945--Norway]]> Royal Norwegian Army]]> Oslofjorden (Norway)]]> Film available online here.

It is a strong likelihood the filmmaker was Campbell Norsgaard, the official photographer for the Royal Norwegian Air Force during World War II.]]> 00:00:02 Airplanes fly over a parade on thoroughfare leading to the Royal Palace in Oslo.
00:03:37 Black screen.
00:03:41 A group of people on bicycles ride on a shoreline path. A man walks up to a roadside sign pointing to "Hurum" and "Oslo," and sits on a rock overlooking Oslofjord. Sign "Nærsnes Brygge 0.4 KM."
00:05:27 Views of roads, a town, a sign, the fjord with sailboats, and cows.
00:09:02 Bicyclists and pedestrians on a road surrounded by forest. Swimmers in water by the road.
00:09:41 Soldiers approach the shoreline. They swim, dive in the water, and sit on a pier.
00:11:12 A large crowd, with a Norwegian flag and sign reading "Leve det frie NORGE" (English translation: "Long live free NORWAY").
00:11:23 Black screen.
00:11:39 Film ends.]]> Norsgaard, Campbell]]> Jacob Stefferud Papers (Film)]]> Moving Image]]> Stefferud, Jacob]]> World War, 1939-1945--Norway]]> Royal Norwegian Army]]> United States. Army]]> Haakon VII, King of Norway, 1872-1957]]> Olav V, King of Norway, 1903-1991]]> Märtha, Crown Princess of Norway, 1901-1954]]> Harald V, King of Norway, 1937-]]> Astrid, Princess, daughter of Olav V, King of Norway, 1932-]]> Ragnhild, Princess, daughter of Olav V, King of Norway, 1930-]]> Film available online here.

The filmmaker was Campbell Norsgaard, the official photographer for the Royal Norwegian Air Force during World War II.]]> 00:00:02 Man looking through binoculars on boat at Oslo Harbor.
00:00:11 Views of Oslo, troops parading in the street.
00:00:32 Battleships entering harbor. Ceremony and crowds at harbor.
00:01:00 Crown Prince Olav and entourage standing at harbor.
00:01:30 Boat carrying King Haakon VII, Crown Princess Martha, and children Prince Harald, Princess Astrid, and Princess Ragnhild enters the harbor. The Royal Family exits the boat onto the harbor.
00:02:49 The Royal Family approaches the ceremonial platform set up on harbor. King Haakon VII salutes the crowd on the podium.
00:03:35 King Haakon VII marches through a line of troops saluting to him. Soldiers hold back the crowd. The King and the Royal Family stand by the crowd.
00:04:45 Prime Minister Einar Gerhardsen introduces King Haakon VII before his speech in front of Oslo’s City Hall. The King stands at the microphone and gives his speech. King steps down from the podium.
00:06:00 King Haakon VII gets into black open-top car and is joined by his daughter-in-law, Crown Princess Märtha. They wave while driving away. Crown Prince Olav and children Prince Harald, Princess Astrid, and Princess Ragnhild drive away in another black open-top car and wave to the crowds.
00:07:08 Views of the crowds around the Royal Palace. Soldier standing in front of crowd. Military band playing. Parade of soldiers and underground workers walks in front of the Royal Family on steps of the Palace. Soldiers march in lines. Onlookers watch the parade, as does the royal family.
00:13:02 Torch being lit. Views of onlookers down the street of the parade and large crowds. Cavalry lead parade down the street. Parade of soldiers go through the crowds. People pass through with Norwegian flags, nurses march in uniform, crowds march together.
00:14:31 Black screen.
00:14:36 Crowds line a street with Norwegian flags. American soldiers, tanks, and trucks parade down the street.
00:18:57 Black screen.
00:19:00 Film ends.]]> Norsgaard, Campbell]]> Jacob Stefferud Papers (Film)]]> Moving Image]]> Stefferud, Jacob]]> World War, 1939-1945--Norway]]> Camp Little Norway]]> Royal Norwegian Air Force]]> Harald V, King of Norway, 1937-]]> Astrid, Princess, daughter of Olav V, King of Norway, 1932-]]> Ragnhild, Princess, daughter of Olav V, King of Norway, 1930-]]> Märtha, Crown Princess of Norway, 1901-1954]]> Skis and skiing]]> Film available online here.

It is a strong likelihood the filmmaker was Campbell Norsgaard, the official photographer for the Royal Norwegian Air Force during World War II.

Exact transcription of captions included in description.]]> 00:00:01 "The first lesson in the air, practicing take-offs and landings." Royal Norwegian Air Force airplane takes off and lands. Ground crew members with signal flags.
00:01:12 "A number of these planes were bought with funds contributed by Norwegians or friends of Norway in South America and the United States and christened by the Royal Family." Camp Little Norway commander Ole Reistad, and Royal Family members Crown Princess Martha, Prince Harald, Princess Astrid, and Princess Ragnhild help christen airplanes. Airplanes named "El Gaucho III,” "Minnesota,” "State of New York,” “Mexico 1,” "Denmark 1,” "El Gaucho IV,” and "Spirit of Little Norway.” Pilot operates "El Gaucho III" airplane.
00:04:14 "Radio operators are needed for the planes and on the ground. They get a stiff training." Radio operators in training.
00:05:26 "Hard work gives good appetites. The men in the kitchen are doing their bit." Cooks stirring pots and making bread.
00:06:48 "All bread used in Little Norway is baked in the camp. Many of the cooks and bakers were previously working on Norwegian whalers and merchant ships that were torpedoed." Cooks baking bread.
00:07:24 "The shoemaker enjoys a good joke." A shoemaker at his workstation.
00:07:44 "Women's voluntary contribution." Women sew clothing items.
00:08:29 "There are no letters from home for the boys in 'Little Norway' as there is no mail communication with their homeland. However, many correspond with friends in the United States and Canada and the arrival of mail and gifts are happy occasions." Personnel receive mail and write letters.
00:10:00 "Before the boys are admitted to the special courses, they have to take several weeks initial training. This includes drilling, learning military routine and discipline. In the winter months the recruits are trained at 'Vesle Skaugum', situated about 160 miles north of Toronto." Vesle Skaugum with snow on the ground.
00:10:56 "Bought as a recreation camp with funds from the Men's Canteen and a special gift from a Norwegian, it also accommodates hundreds of soldiers in training."
00:11:14 "A big log building of Norwegian architecture has been added to the original houses and turned over to the Air Force for the duration." Log building at Vesle Skaugum.
00:11:45 "Here the boys are trained as ski troops. For a possible winter invasion of Norway it is of great value that the Air Force is thoroughly familiar with the military aspects of skiing." Personnel ski in a line. Sled dogs pull a sled. Personnel in ski gear stand at attention.
00:13:22 "Lt. Colonel Reistad, the Air Officer Commanding the Royal Norwegian Air Force Training Command in Canada, inspecting a ski unit." Ole Reistad inspects a ski unit doing shooting and skiing exercises.
00:15:21 "Through healthy outdoor life the men get excellent physical training before they start on the special courses." Ski unit members in a snowball fight.
00:16:00 "Ski-jump competitions in U.S. and Canada when off duty." A ski jump competition.
00:17:02 "Fighter pilot Ola from Little Norway, All American Ski Champion 1942." Fighter pilot Ola ski jumping.
00:17:29 Black screen.
00:17:33 Film ends.]]> Norsgaard, Campbell]]> Little Norway Films]]> Royal Norwegian Air Force]]> Jacob Stefferud Papers (Film)]]> Moving Image]]> Stefferud, Jacob]]> World War, 1939-1945--Norway]]> Camp Little Norway]]> Royal Norwegian Air Force]]> Norwegian Shipping and Trade Mission]]> Harald V, King of Norway, 1937-]]> Olav V, King of Norway, 1903-1991]]> Märtha, Crown Princess of Norway, 1901-1954]]> Film available online here.

It is a strong likelihood the filmmaker was Campbell Norsgaard, the official photographer for the Royal Norwegian Air Force during World War II.

Exact transcription of captions included in description.]]> 00:00:02 "In the summer time 'Vesle Skaugum' is used as a recreation center for the men of the Air Force." Royal Norwegian Air Force personnel run into a lake.
00:00:29 "Five year old Prince Harald, the future king of Norway, enjoys his first visit to Vesle Skaugum." Prince Harald rows a rowboat on a lake.
00:01:08 "A cold swim on a chilly October morning." Prince Harald and camp commander Ole Reistad swim in the lake.
00:02:02 "At this time of the year the recruits are stationed at Lakeside Home on an island near Toronto." Royal Norwegian Air Force personnel perform exercises with rifles.
00:02:47 "In February, 1942, the building of an additional camp started at Muskoka Airport, 120 miles north of Toronto." Construction work at Muskoka Airport.
00:03:21 "With great speed a big hangar, barracks, and mess buildings are erected." Construction work at Muskoka Airport.
00:03:56 "In May, 1942, the camp was ready for the flyers and the Elementary Flying School is moving in. Crown Prince Olav and Crown Princess Martha of Norway arrive for the dedication ceremony." Crown Prince Olav, Crown Princess Martha, and Ole Reistad walk in front of a group of people. Airplanes fly overhead. A crowd is gathered in front of a podium.
00:04:47 "The Crown Prince delivers the dedication speech." Crown Prince Olav speaks at a microphone.
00:05:13 "Air Vice Marshal G. O. Johnson." Air Vice Marshal G. O. Johnson speaks at a microphone.
00:05:22 "Air Vice Marshal L. D. D. McKean." Air Vice Marshal L. D. D. McKean speaks at a microphone.
00:05:33 "The Crown Prince congratulates the Norwegian architect and the Norwegian and Finnish Canadian expert workmen." Crown Prince Olav talks with the architect and workmen.
00:06:02 "Later Prince Harald inspected the camp." Prince Harald, Crown Princess Martha, and Ole Reistad greet Royal Norwegian Air Force personnel.
00:06:13 "Thrift and economy are watchwords of the R.N.A.F. The men know that the expenses of the training program are paid for with the earnings of the Norwegian Merchant Marine."
00:06:28 "Pigs are no common sight in a training camp, but they represent an economical way of utilizing scraps." Royal Norwegian Air Force personnel feed pigs.
00:06:56 "The mascot of the camp is a brown bear. It was given to the camp as a tiny cub and had to be raised on milk from a bottle. It is now a Coca Cola fiend." Royal Norwegian Air Force personnel feed a bear cub from a bottle. Puppies play. A cat sits on the ground.
00:08:13 "Hard study is combined with plenty of exercise and healthy outdoor life." Royal Norwegian Air Force personnel perform various exercises.
00:09:02 "Canada will always live in the hearts of the Norwegian boys." Royal Norwegian Air Force personnel canoe and fish on a lake. Falling leaves on a road and lake.
00:10:06 "Flying colors of Norway." Aerial views of Royal Norwegian Air Force airplanes flying.
00:11:04 "It takes many months of intensive training before the boys are ready for combat overseas, but Norwegian air and ground crews trained at 'Little Norway' have, in steadily increasing numbers, already seen action on different battlefields since the middle of 1941."
00:11:30 "They are fighting in 'Norwegian squadrons' and as individual members of the Royal Air Force." Aerial views of Royal Norwegian Air Force airplanes flying.
00:12:21 "The Norwegian fighter squadrons in England showed their ability - especially at Dieppe - being officially credited with one of the highest scores of enemy planes brought down by any of the Allied squadrons and representing 15 per cent of all the losses inflicted upon the German Air Force in that fight." Aerial views of Royal Norwegian Air Force airplanes flying.
00:13:11 "Norwegian patrol bomber units in England and Iceland are operating over Norway and the Atlantic, convoying Norwegian and Allied ships and hunting submarines." Bomber airplane on water.
00:13:52 "Norwegian pilots are also serving in Ferry Command all over the world." Airplanes flying.
00:14:12 "The Norwegian Merchant Marine, fourth largest in the world, has since the beginning of the war, supplied Great Britain with 50 per cent of its oil and gasoline and one-third of its other war necessities."
00:14:34 "At times these ships carry a cargo of special significant value: new well-trained boys from 'Little Norway', eager to join the common fight for democracy and the freedom of their beloved homeland." Nortraship merchant ships on the sea.
00:15:54 Black screen.
00:16:23 Film ends.]]> Norsgaard, Campbell]]> Little Norway Films]]> Royal Norwegian Air Force]]> Jacob Stefferud Papers (Film)]]> Moving Image]]> Stefferud, Jacob]]> World War, 1939-1945--Norway]]> Camp Little Norway]]> Royal Norwegian Air Force]]> Film available online here.

It is a strong likelihood the filmmaker was Campbell Norsgaard, the official photographer for the Royal Norwegian Air Force during World War II.

Exact transcription of captions included in description.]]> 00:00:15 Norwegian airplanes in the air. Appearing on screen over image, in succession: Royal Norwegian Air Force logo, "Little Norway Films Presents," "Wings for Norway," and "Royal Norwegian Airforce Training Centers in Canada."
00:00:59 Black screen with white text: "Before April 9th, 1940, Hitler thought that the conquest of Norway would be an overnight job. However, in spite of the treacherous attack it took him 62 days, with a loss of more than 60,000 men and one-third his Navy, to occupy the country."
00:01:22 "The well-known 'New Order' had also arrived in Norway." Views of destroyed streets and houses.
00:01:57 "But Hitler never conquered the Norwegian people. From the ruins grew a new hope for a free Norway." Flowers amongst rubble.
00:02:24 "Ninety-nine per cent of the Norwegian people preferred to face the Gestapo terror and firing squad rather than accept the Nazi gangster domination."
00:02:42 "The Norwegian King and the exiled Government in England reorganized the Armed Forces to continue the fight for freedom with the Allied Nations. Norwegian youth escaped by the thousands from their homeland and joined those forces."
00:03:07 "The goal for many of them was 'Little Norway' in Canada where the Royal Norwegian Air Forces had started to build a new training center in July, 1940." A Norwegian flag flying. Workers constructing buildings. Royal Norwegian Air Force personnel hauling supplies, standing at attention, and working on an airplane.
00:04:22 "Volunteers constantly arrive at this training center, having been through a hard school before they were even able to enlist. First, the difficult escape from Norway, facing the horrors of Gestapo torture and execution if discovered."
00:04:49 "Compared with these difficulties, even the long journey ahead seemed easy. Many travelled thousands of miles along devious routes, braving hardships and dangers. A great many escaped across the border to Sweden and then -" Map of northern Europe, and the world, showing routes of escape out of Norway.
00:06:00 "Thousands escaped across the North Sea in small fishing boats. Some of them even crossed the Atlantic in the frailest of crafts, eluding German U-boats, mines, planes, and heavy storms." Map of northern Europe showing routes of escape from Norway to the United Kingdom.
00:06:43 A small sailboat on the water. A submarine.
00:07:06 Map of northern Europe, and the world, showing routes of escape from Norway to London and Toronto.
00:07:29 "Hundreds upon hundreds of young Norwegians were arriving at the R.N.A.F. training camp. More barracks were built. 'Little Norway' was an appropriate name for the camp on the shores of Lake Ontario at Toronto." Sign saying "R.N.A.F. Training Camp / Little Norway / Lille Norge." Views of Camp Little Norway buildings. Royal Norwegian Air Force personnel marching. Camp commander Ole Reistad speaks in front of personnel standing at attention, and gives pins to personnel.
00:09:36 "A ferry connects the camp with Island Airport, leased by the Norwegians for their main training field." Royal Norwegian Air Force personnel ride a ferry.
00:09:59 "All training planes are American-built, bought by the Norwegian Government with funds earned by the Norwegian Merchant Marine." A row of airplanes.
00:10:25 "For elementary training the blue and yellow Fairchild planes are used." A row of Fairchild airplanes.
00:11:35 "For advanced training - Douglas Attack-Bombers." A row of Douglas Attack-Bomber airplanes.
00:11:53 "Curtiss Fighters." A row of Curtiss Fighter airplanes.
00:12:17 "Northrop Bombers." A row of Northrop Bomber airplanes.
00:12:50 "Most of the men want to become pilots, but in a modern Air Force at least ten men are needed on the ground for every one in the air." Ground crews work on airplanes.
00:13:49 "Ground crews are as important as pilots to the fighting efficiency of the Force. They go through extensive training for their many special jobs." Ground crew receives instruction around an airplane.
00:14:41 "A group of fledglings in the Elementary Training Class." Pilots stand at attention.
00:15:22 "A lesson in the fundamentals of aviation." Pilots receive instruction.
00:16:20 Black screen.
00:16:24 Film ends.]]> Norsgaard, Campbell]]> Little Norway Films]]> Royal Norwegian Air Force]]> Jacob Stefferud Papers (Film)]]> Moving Image]]> Stefferud, Jacob]]> Skiing]]> Norway--Social life and customs]]> Norwegian America Line]]> Film available online here.

Exact transcription of captions included in description.]]> 00:00:01 Background of skier, ship, and fjord with white text: "Ski Thrills of Norway / Produced by Central Film Company"
00:00:08 Black screen with white text: "Presented through the Courtesy of the Norwegian America Line."
00:00:17 "Norway in winter - a vast panorama of spotless snow valleys and dazzling white peaks." Aerial views of snowy mountains.
00:00:58 "Sailing on skis over the white waves of a snow sea." Aerial view of skiers on a slope.
00:01:22 "The snow train climbs 4000 ft. to Finse, roof of Norway." Snow train.
00:01:52 "Here ski-ing is a tradition, handed down from the Vikings of old." Skiers walk and ski around buildings, emerge from snow tunnels, and throw snowballs.
00:02:46 "Nearly all the leading winter resorts have both private and class instruction." Skiers assemble in a group.
00:03:15 "An instructor demonstrates the 'stem-turn'." An instructor demonstrates the "stem-turn."
00:03:35 "It has been said that Norwegian children are born with skis on their feet." Children on skis. An instructor demonstrates in front of a group.
00:04:51 "On a nursery slope they try out their ski legs." Skiers ski down a slope, with some falls and flips.
00:05:51 "Ski-joring behind a motor-sled." Skiers pulled by a motor-sled.
00:06:16 "Up the mountain-side for a slalom race." Skiers walk up a slope.
00:06:38 "Slalom racing is a controlled, down-hill race between sets of flags against time." Skiers in slalom races.
00:08:11 "To the very top of the mountain for the great, down-hill run." Skiers make their way up a slope.
00:09:08 "A ski companionship creates bubbling spirits and friendly laughter." Skiers smile in front of the camera. Skiers put on their skis.
00:09:55 "They're off!" Skiers ski down various slopes, with some jumps.
00:13:32 "Everything is coming down the mountain - even a herd of wild reindeer." A herd of reindeer follow a skier.
00:14:20 "Ski huts are a welcome sight, for there one can find warm food and rest." Skiers outside and inside of a ski hut.
00:15:02 Background of skier, ship, and fjord with white text: "The End / Produced by Central Film Company"
00:15:07 Black screen.
00:15:15 Film ends.]]> Central Film Company]]> Norwegian America Line]]> Jacob Stefferud Papers (Film)]]> Moving Image]]> Stefferud, Jacob]]> Movietonews (Firm)]]> Skiing]]> Sami (European people)]]> Norway--Social life and customs]]> Film available online here.

Exact transcription of captions included in description.]]> 00:00:08 Text in logo: "20th Century Fox Presents"
00:00:13 Carpet pattern background with white text: "Lowell Thomas' Magic Carpet of Movietone / Produced by Truman Talley / Edited by Lew Lehr"
00:00:21 Background of viking ship with white text: "The Viking Trail / Photographed by Jack Kuhne"
00:00:33 "The Fjords of Norway, immortalized as the strategic battle-paths of great Norse warriors of the past, are today the peaceful highways over which visitors travel to view the wonders of mountain and glacier." Steamship sails through a fjord. Towns on the coastline.
00:02:52 Steamship passengers enter smaller boat and disembark on shore. People hike along coastlines and up snowy mountains. Mountain views.
00:05:07 "Laplanders / Wealth is reckoned in reindeer." Sámi people and homes. Reindeer herding.
00:06:57 "Waterways / From Bergen to Sails in the setting sun." Views of Bergen, harbor, and sailboats on the water. Scenes of riverways and waterfalls.
00:09:53 "Harvest / Record crops precede connubial bliss." Livestock grazes on fields. Farmers work in fields and load wagons. People in festive dress ride in horse-drawn carts and boats, and dance and play music in an outdoor gathering.
00:13:05 "Young Vikings / Inspired by ancestral lore, a new generation receives training in an old profession." A sailing ship on the water. Sailors-in-training climb the rigging and masts, turn a capstan, and perform other tasks on deck.
00:15:36 Background of clouds with white text: "Magic Carpet of Movietone / The End" with logos.
00:15:44 White screen.
00:15:49 Film ends.]]> Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corporation]]> Fox Movietone News]]> Thomas, Lowell, 1892-1981]]> Talley, Truman, 1891-1942]]> Lehr, Lew, 1895-1950]]> Kuhne, Jack]]> Jacob Stefferud Papers (Film)]]> Moving Image]]> Stefferud, Jacob]]> Norwegian America Line]]> Skiing]]> Haakon VII, King of Norway, 1872-1957]]> Olav V, King of Norway, 1903-1991]]> Märtha, Crown Princess of Norway, 1901-1954]]> Film available online here.

Exact transcription of captions included in description.]]> 00:00:02 "Nordmarka, near Oslo, A Skiers Paradise. Often called the 'lung of Oslo.'" Snow-covered trees.
00:00:51 "Marked Ski Trails are found everywhere." People ski through woods.
00:02:29 "School Children on a Ski Outing." Children ski through woods and down hills.
00:04:48 "Excellent facilities for Slalom and down hill skiing with tow lines provided." Snowy hills with many skiers. Skiers use tow lines.
00:07:37 "Members of a Ski Patrol demonstrating with their dogs." Ski patrol members with sled dogs.
00:10:27 "Twenty minutes by Electric train from Oslo, the World-known Holmenkollen Hill is located. Here International Ski Jumping contests are held every year." Crowds of spectators at Holmenkollen Hill.
00:11:13 "The arrival of the Royal Family for the Ski Tournament." The Royal Family arrives, including King Haakon VII, Crown Princess Martha, Crown Prince Olav, and children Princess Ragnhild and Princess Astrid. Large crowds. Ski jumping.
00:12:36 "Slow motion pictures of the ski jumpers." Slow motion of ski jumping.
00:15:44 Black screen with white text: "For further information, apply to local agent, or Norwegian America Line 831 Marquette Avenue Minneapolis, Minnesota"
00:15:48 Black screen.
00:15:50 Film ends.]]> Norwegian America Line]]> Jacob Stefferud Papers (Film)]]> Moving Image]]> Stefferud, Jacob]]> Skiing]]> Norway--Social life and customs]]> Norwegian America Line]]> Film available online here.

Exact transcription of captions included in description.]]> 00:00:02 Background of mountains and skier, with white text: "Ski Thrills of Norway / Produced by Central Film Company"
00:00:19 "Norway in winter - a vast panorama of spotless snow valleys and dazzling white peaks." Aerial views of snowy mountains.
00:01:02 "Sailing on skis over the white waves of a snow sea." Aerial view of skiers on a slope.
00:01:27 "The snow train climbs 4000 ft. to Finse, roof of Norway." Snow train.
00:02:00 "Here ski-ing is a tradition, handed down from the Vikings of old." Skiers walk and ski around buildings, emerge from snow tunnels, and throw snowballs.
00:02:54 "Nearly all the leading winter resorts have both private and class instruction." Skiers assemble in a group.
00:03:24 "An instructor demonstrates the 'stem-turn'." An instructor demonstrates the "stem-turn."
00:03:42 "It has been said that Norwegian children are born with skis on their feet." Children on skis. An instructor demonstrates in front of a group.
00:04:57 "On a nursery slope they try out their ski legs." Skiers ski down a slope, with some falls and flips.
00:05:54 "Ski-joring behind a motor-sled." Skiers pulled by a motor-sled.
00:06:17 "Up the mountain-side for a slalom race." Skiers walk up a slope.
00:06:38 "Slalom racing is a controlled, down-hill race between sets of flags against time." Skiers in slalom races.
00:08:12 "To the very top of the mountain for the great, down-hill run." Skiers make their way up a slope.
00:09:12 "A ski companionship creates bubbling spirits and friendly laughter." Skiers smile in front of the camera. Skiers put on their skis.
00:09:58 "They're off!" Skiers ski down various slopes, with some jumps.
00:13:08 Black screen.
00:13:09 Film ends.]]> Central Film Company]]> Norwegian America Line]]> Jacob Stefferud Papers (Film)]]> Moving Image]]> Stefferud, Jacob]]> Norwegian America Line]]> Norway--Social life and customs]]> Film available online here.

Exact transcription of captions included in description.]]> 00:00:02 Blue screen with red, white, and yellow text: "Presented through the courtesy of Norwegian America Line / Direct Service to Norway / The Land of the Midnight Sun"
00:00:19 White screen.
00:00:21 Views of farms with mountains in the background, with farmers, horses, and lakes.
00:03:00 "Near Oslo, are typical East Norway lowlands." Scenic overlooks, and people riding horses.
00:04:50 "In Oslo, Capital of Norway, founded in 1047, we find the Royal Palace and other interesting buildings, modern tenement houses, and play grounds." Busy streets in Oslo, apartment buildings, and playgrounds.
00:06:29 "Bergen, the gateway to the Western fjords, has many relics from medieval times when the City was a stronghold of the Hanseatic League." The Bergen waterfront and railroad.
00:07:43 "1100 feet above the sea level, we enjoy a panorama of beautiful Bergen, old and new, in a setting of seven dominating mountains." Scenic views of Bergen. People walking on the streets.
00:09:06 "The picturesque Hanseatic Quay, gives the lively fish market and flower market in Bergen an attractive setting." The fish market and flower market in Bergen.
00:11:50 "Bergen is the home town of many of Norway's famous men, among them, the great composer Edvard Grieg. In his home, 'Troldhaugen' now a museum, outside Bergen, the Master composed his world renowned music." Exterior views of Troldhaugen.
00:12:45 "Nearby we find at Fantoft a fine specimen of the 800 years old Stav Churches." Exterior views of Fantoft stave church.
00:13:15 "A sea-faring nation, the Norwegians give their future Captains an early training." Uniformed sailors training on ships.
00:16:50 Black screen.
00:16:56 Film ends.]]> Norwegian America Line]]> Jacob Stefferud Papers (Film)]]> Moving Image]]> Stefferud, Jacob]]> Norwegian America Line]]> Yellow Robe, Rosebud]]> Sons of Norway (U.S.)]]> Film available online here.

Exact transcription of captions included in description.]]> 00:00:04 "M.S. 'Oslofjord' arrives in New York on her maiden voyage to America." View of Statue of Liberty from across water.
00:00:16 "M.S. 'Oslofjord' coming up Ambrose Channel - seen from the Coast Guard cutter carrying the official Reception Committee." Views of a steamship.
00:01:34 "'Sons of Norway' welcomes the 'Oslofjord' from a specially chartered excursion steamer." Views of steamships on the water.
00:02:22 "The Reception Committee boards the ship at the Quarantine Station. Rosebud Yellow Robe, daughter of an Indian chief, exchanges gifts with a descendant of the Vikings of old." Reception Committee and Rosebud Yellow Robe board the M.S. Oslofjord, exchange gifts, and pose for photographs.
00:04:20 "Captain Irgens on the bridge." Captain Irgens stands on the bridge of ship.
00:04:35 "Welcome Ceremony broadcast by members of the Reception Committee." Reception Committee members speak for a radio broadcast. People stand and walk on the deck of the ship.
00:05:38 "The steering mechanism on the 'Oslofjord' is of the latest type. Push buttons are used instead of the conventional steering wheel." The steering mechanism of the M.S. Oslofjord.
00:06:11 "'OSLOFJORD' leaves Brooklyn on her first voyage for Norway - booked to capacity." People wave to the passengers on the M.S. Oslofjord as it sails away.
00:07:15 "'BON VOYAGE' - bound for Norway."
00:07:22 Black screen.
00:07:23 Film ends.]]> Norwegian America Line]]> Jacob Stefferud Papers (Film)]]> Moving Image]]> Stefferud, Jacob]]> Norwegian America Line]]> Haakon VII, King of Norway, 1872-1957]]> Olav V, King of Norway, 1903-1991]]> Railroads--Norway]]> Film available online here.

Exact transcription of captions included in description.]]> 00:00:02 "Starting a trip to Western Norway through the locks and picturesque waterfalls of the Bandak Canal." Boat navigating through Bandak Canal locks, workers at the locks, and views of shorelines.
00:02:14 "Crossing the Haukeli mountains in an automobile to Seljestadgjuvet mountain pass." Automobiles driving on mountain roads.
00:04:12 "Inauguration of Sörlandsbanen" / "Photo by Paul Berge"
00:04:20 "Nelaug - Grovane - Kristiansand opened for regular service June 22, 1938."
00:04:28 "From Nelaug station where the new railroad commences." Crowd of people watch a train pull into a station.
00:05:33 "The King and the Crown Prince being welcomed by some of the County Chairmen from Aust Agder and Governor Jonas Pedersen." King Haakon VII of Norway greeted by various men. A crowd of people, many with Norwegian flags, greet the king.
00:07:11 "Everywhere where the Kings Train arrived, the local authorities were present to greet them." King Haakon VII of Norway leaves the crowd to board the train.
00:07:49 "Prime Minister Nygaardsvold." Men smile from the window of a train. King Haakon VII addresses a crowd and receives flowers. Crowds gathered at various train stations.
00:09:40 "Moripen Bridge." King Haakon VII and crowd on a bridge and at a train station.
00:11:22 "In Kristiansand where the King and Crown Prince were received by the Mayor Rudolf Peersen." King Haakon VII and Crown Prince Olav walk along train tracks next to a crowd.
00:12:08 "Unveiling of the temporary terminal-stone by Director Aubert." Director Aubert speaks and terminal-stone unveiled. Views of crowd and soldiers. Cars carrying the guests drive away.
00:14:00 Black screen.
00:14:03 Film ends.]]> Berge, Paul]]> Norwegian America Line]]> Jacob Stefferud Papers (Film)]]> Moving Image]]> Stefferud, Jacob]]> Norwegian America Line]]> Norway--Social life and customs]]> Sami (European people)]]> Film available online here.

Exact transcription of captions included in description.]]> 00:00:02 Black screen with white text: "Cruising in the Fjords of Western Norway"
00:00:08 "And now for a glimpse of Balestrand on the famous Sognefjord." Views of village Balestrand with mountains in the background, a steamship, and the fjord.
00:00:48 "Only a short distance from Balestrand we stop at Fjaerland." Houses on fjord with mountains in the background.
00:01:11 "By steamer on the scenic Naeröfjord to Gudvangen." Steamship sails in the fjord.
00:01:28 "On the shores of beautiful Sognefjord is located Höyanger with its aluminum factories." Exterior and interior views of aluminum factories. Factory workers doing various tasks.
00:04:13 "Employees of the Höyanger Aluminum Works enjoy comfortable homes with beautiful gardens." Views of homes, yards, and families.
00:05:50 "We now enter the famous Geirangerfjord where from the decks of our steamer we see magnificent waterfalls and stupendous mountains." People on the deck of a steamship view waterfalls and mountains.
00:07:15 "The charming village of Geiranger." Village on a fjord with mountains in the background.
00:07:43 "The Seven Sisters Waterfall." The Seven Sisters Waterfall.
00:08:07 "Not only do we enjoy grand scenery but life on board is mighty pleasant too." Steamship passengers swim, sit on deck, and converse.
00:08:40 "Entering the beautiful Romsdalsfjord we see Aandalsnes where we land for a thrilling ride through the Romsdal Valley nestling among majestic mountains." Views of a town on a fjord with mountains in the background, a car full of passengers drives on a road, and views from a train.
00:10:21 "Trondheim, former capital of Norway." Passengers disembark a boat, and streets of Trondheim.
00:11:00 "To the Lapps, a nomadic people of Mongolian origin living in Northern Norway, the domesticated reindeer plays an important part in giving food and clothing." Sámi people herd reindeer.
00:12:16 "North Cape, Sentinel of the Arctic Sea, where the sun never sets from the middle of May until the end of July." Crowds of people view the cape.
00:12:45 Steamship on the water.
00:12:50 White text over image of steamship: "For information consult your travel agent or Norwegian America Line / 831 Marquette Avenue, Minneapolis, Minnesota"
00:12:58 Black screen.
00:13:02 Film ends.]]> Norwegian America Line]]> Jacob Stefferud Papers (Film)]]> Moving Image]]> Stefferud, Jacob]]> Norwegian America Line]]> Norway--Social life and customs]]> Film available online here.

Exact transcription of captions included in description.]]> 00:00:02 Scenes of horses pulling a threshing machine, workers baling hay, horses pulling a plough, and scenes of farm fields.
00:01:34 "Norway breeds sturdy horses well suited for that hilly and mountainous country and at Lillehammer we attend a horse show." Crowds of spectators and individual horses at a horse show.
00:02:39 "Another interesting and important industry of Norway is silver fox farming." Foxes in kennels and a worker feeding them.
00:03:14 "Particularly the eastern part of Norway is well suited for agriculture and here we find such fine estates as Röd and Fritzöehus as well as numerous large and smaller farms." Exterior and interior views of an estate.
00:04:17 "Fritsøhus Estate near Larvik." Exterior views of an estate.
00:05:16 Views of fields, workers loading hay onto horse-drawn carts, and driving the carts to farm buildings.
00:08:30 "Aulestad, home of the Norwegian author, poet and dramatist, Björnstjerne Björnson, - - now a national shrine." Exterior view of Aulestad.
00:08:51 "The Eidsvoll Building where in 1814 the National Assembly declared Norway an independent country." Exterior views of Eidsvoll Building.
00:09:40 "At Halden, an important center for shipments of timber, wood pulp and paper, is located the historical Fredriksten Fortress." Exterior views of the Fredriksten Fortress and surrounding area.
00:12:18 "In this part of the country logging plays an important part." Logging activities.
00:12:52 Black screen.
00:12:54 Film ends.]]> Norwegian America Line]]> Jacob Stefferud Papers (Film)]]> Moving Image]]> Stefferud, Jacob]]> Norwegian America Line]]> Norway--Social life and customs]]> Film available online here.

Exact transcription of captions included in description.]]> 00:00:03 Black screen with white text: "Glimpses of Norway Today"
00:00:13 "Sailing from New York on the SS Stavangerfjord." Still image of ship on water.
00:00:38 "You may relax or enjoy your favorite pastime, be it sports, games, music or dancing, while crossing the Atlantic." Passengers play various games, walk, and sit on the decks of the ship. Employees serve food. Uniformed band plays music.
00:03:28 "Arriving at Oslo, the capital of Norway, we get a glimpse of Akershus Castle and from Ekeberg a fine view of Oslo harbor." Views of the Oslo harbor and Akershus Castle.
00:04:13 "Oslo is the leading shipping center of Norway and along the harbor are gigantic cranes, an up-to-date grain silo and ship yards as well as a large, modern warehouse." Cranes, structures, and boats along the waterfront.
00:05:30 "Aker's Ship Yard." Ship yard. Aerial views of buildings and trees.
00:06:28 "A market place in Oslo." Market place.
00:06:37 "Carl Johan Street, the main thoroughfare of Oslo, in which we find Grand Hotel, The Storting (Parliament Building), National Theatre and the University." Views of busy streets.
00:07:32 "The Storting, Norway's parliament." Views of the Storting and National Theater.
00:08:11 "King Frederick's University." Views of university buildings and pedestrians.
00:08:42 "At one end of Carl Johan street is situated the Royal Palace in front of which a military band gives concerts whenever the royal family is at home." Uniformed band members play in front of the royal palace while a crowd watches.
00:09:11 "The Royal Palace and the democratic Royal Family." View of the Royal Palace. King Haakon VII conversing, royal children playing.
00:09:58 "Norway's capital has many fine, modern office buildings and the municipality maintains numerable playgrounds." View of office buildings.
00:10:24 "Oslo's new City Hall, a 3.5 million dollar structure, plays a significant part in the plans for modernizing the city." The City Hall under construction.
00:10:40 "The American Legation." View of American Legation building.
00:10:56 "Up-to-date residential districts and well kept parks are found in many parts of the city." Views of streets and neighborhoods.
00:12:16 "At Blindern, the University City on the outskirts of Oslo, is located the Students' Home and the new university." Views of university buildings.
00:12:40 "Suburban homes." Views of suburban homes.
00:13:13 "Among Oslo's many open air restaurants may be mentioned Skansen, Dronningen and Frognerseteren." Person sits in outdoor area.
00:13:25 "Restaurant 'Dronningen' of the Royal Yacht Club." Diners sit at tables along the waterfront.
00:14:02 "Frognerseteren." Diners sit at tables outdoors.
00:14:16 "Oslo has many fine bathing resorts and Ingierstrand is one of the finest." Crowds of bathers and pedestrians walk, sit along the beach, jump into the water, and ride down waterslides.
00:15:37 Black screen.
00:15:39 Film ends.]]> Norwegian America Line]]> Jacob Stefferud Papers (Film)]]> Moving Image]]> World War, 1939-1945--Norway]]> Royal Norwegian Air Force]]> Camp Little Norway]]> Lille Norge]]> Video available online here.]]>
00:01:57 “Norway from the car window.” Images are of Norwegian mountains and fjords, with an interlude

00:02:25 Shots of a woman (probably a tourist) wearing traditional Norwegian garb.

00:03:26 “A cruise in the Norwegian Fjords to the North Cape and the Midnight Sun.” The next title is, “Bergen, Our first port of call.” Shots include a Bergen with the sea, a fish market, a flower market, and boats and buildings at the water’s edge.

00:04:40 “Stavekirk--Eleventh century Church ‘Dragon’ style architecture.” Shots of a wooden church follow, as do more shots of a harbor.

00:05:38 Aalesund, headquarters of cod fisheries--Western Norway.” Shots of port, both from boat and from land. Images also include nature scenes, such as a mountain, long grasses, and birds, and several shots of fishermen at work. The boat’s departure from the harbor is shown as well.

00:07:01 “Midnight Sun. Exposures made between 11:00 and 12:00 P.M.” Images are of the sun over a large body of water.

00:07:28 “Norangs Fjord.” Several shots are of other boats, with mountains in background. Also included is a shot of two people talking while others look on. Possibly a play.

00:07:58 “Oie and Merok through Norangdal Valley.” Pastoral images follow, specifically a small farming communities in valleys. Also, women are shown in traditional Norwegian apparel, and people are shown working.

00:09:58 “Geiranger Fjord.” Images include: an inlet between steep mountains, women hauling milk, girls on a porch, a town, and waterfalls.

00:11:22 “Neptune comes aboard at the Arctic Circle.” A party is held, and a man dressed as Neptune comes on board to aid the festivities.

00:12:22 “Svartisen Glacier.” Film of a glacier and surrounding area 00:13:34 “’Stella Polaris’, our ship and home.” A shot of the Stella Polaris with a launch going toward it, followed by more images of a glacier and fjords.

00:14:28 “Lapp encampment.” Images of Saami (Lapp) life: working with reindeer hides, cleaning antlers, herd dogs, live reindeer, and a man with his son. Following this are more shots of the ship, seagulls, and fjords. A sign advertises that they are in Tromsø.

00:18:59 “At Tromso we lay a wreath on the monument erected to the memory of Roald Amundsen.” Many people watch as several individuals put wreaths in front of a monument. A man gives a speech, and a man with a long beard looks at a flag. Another sign indicates that they have progressed to Hammerfest.

00:20:27 “Hammerfest, northmost town in the world.” Shots of the town and their ship from on top of a hill are interspersed with images of the residents of Hammerfest.

00:21:23 “Bird Rock.” A large bare rock, surrounded by ocean, has many birds living on it, they are shown flying around in flocks.

00:22:22 “North Cape and the Midnight Sun, 71˚ 10’ North Latitude.” A rocky cliff dwarfs a lighthouse.

00:23:11 “Fishing for cod at the North Cape.” A man is shown pulling a line by hand through an eyelet with a wheel attached to the side of a ship. A woman holds a fish. Two men shake hands in front of a pillar, probably indicating the North Cape. More shots of birds, and fjords follow.

00:24:04 “Trondhjem--‘Tea for two’.” Shots of life in Trondheim and nature near Trondhjem are followed by images of two people drinking tea on a balcony overlooking the town.

00:26:20 “Naerodal Valley to Stalheim.” Shots of a road with horse and carriage running along it are followed by more images of valleys, waterfalls, and people on shore. Two items on deck appear to explode, possibly fireworks, or a planned steam release.

00:30:33 “RUSSIA U.S.S.R.”, “Leningrad,” “Peterhof Palace and Gardens.” Shots are of the Peterhof, with special focus on the fountains. Also shown is a troop of guards marching.

00:32:01 “Statue of Nicholas I St. Isaacs Cathedral.” Images as the title describes, and also two workers sleeping on a bench.

00:32:26 “Marine Building.” Images of a large Neoclassical structure.

00:32:44 “Uritsky Square and Winter Palace.” Images of the Winter Palace with a monument in the courtyard.

00:33:08 “Across the Neva.” Long-distance shots of Leningrad/St. Petersburg across the river Neva.

00:33:24 “Peter the Great.” Statue of Peter the Great on horseback and a line of women on a square.

00:33:47 “Detskoye Silo Palace.” Images of a large palace.

00:34:00 “At the corner of 25 October Avenue and 3 July Street.” A large Neoclassical building is shown, probably a monument. Also depicted are a building with a huge banner of Stalin on it and the Church of the Savior on the Blood, with a close-up of some of the panels.

00:34:48 “Moscow Athletic Parade.” A parade with numerous individuals marching in large blocks, carrying banners, flags and signs. The assembly area is shown also.

Notes: The Normandie and the Stella Polaris were both considered upper-class ships. This, combined with dress, indicates that the filmmakers had some wealth. Additionally, the trip took place during the summer, as they saw the northern midnight sun. Further, based on their last port of call before the film mentions the midnight sun, the dates are likely to fall within 10 days of June 21, that is, June 11-July 1, though possible dates stretch as far back as May 11 and as far forward as August 1.]]> Norsgaard, Campbell]]> Campbell Norsgaard Collection (Film)]]> Moving Image]]> World War, 1939-1945--Norway]]> Royal Norwegian Air Force]]> Camp Little Norway]]> Lille Norge]]> Video is available online here.]]>
00:00:18 Flags flying above buildings. Man teaching in front of soldiers using maps.

00:01:30 People exiting building and getting into car. Planes sitting on the runway covered in snow. People gather around the plane. Plane taking off on runway.

00:03:02 Map showing path over North America.

00:03:09 Close up of pilot flying. Propellers out of the window of the plane, shots of the control panel. Men flying plane. Aerial views of landscape. Shots of plane landing.

00:03:54 Sign on building: “Florence C.C.T.S. Flight Operations Weather Station''. People walking around plane on the runway. Men loading luggage into the plane. Views from a plane driving on runway and taking off. Aerial views of landscape and plane wings. Plane landing. Man exiting plane. Men in open-top vehicle on the runway.

00:06:13 Map showing path over “Karabiske Hav” [“Caribbean Ocean”]. Aerial views of islands and sky. Pilot flying plane. Aerial views of mountain landscapes.

00:07:29 Map showing path over Trinidad. More aerial views. Men exiting a plane, standing on the runway.

00:07:50 Men fixing up planes, unloading baggage.

00:08:10 Map of path over Brazil. Aerial landscape and ocean views. Pilot flying plane. Views of rivers below clouds. More views of clouds and coast. Plane landing.

00:09:21 Men running towards the plane. Plane on runway, taking off. Aerial landscape views. Pilots flying plane.

00:10:36 Map of path over Príncipe in São Tomé and Príncipe. Aerial landscape views. Plane lands.

00:10:55 Men standing on the wing of a plane. Men unloading plane.

00:11:09 Map showing path to Brazil. Views from a plane taking off on runway. Aerial views of the coast. Views of clouds, ocean, and plane wings. Pilot looking through instrument. Shots of control panel and propellers. Man eating by plane window. Views of plane and clouds.

00:12:48 Map of Ascension Island. Aerial views of land and clouds. Plane landing.

00:13:27 Men shaking hands on the runway. Entering a building with “RAF” sign on outside. Men riding down roads in the forest. Views of landscape.

00:14:13 Map showing path from Ascension island to Ghana. Aerial views of mountains. Shots of propeller and control panel. Men flying plane. Views of propeller, ocean, clouds, coast, and city.

00:16:00 Map over Ghana. People gathered around the plane. Close ups of people talking.

00:16:45 People cutting grass in a field with scythes. People making music with traditional Ghanian instruments. Large groups of people talking on the beach.

00:17:34 Group of children pulling on a long rope. People carrying water containers on their heads. People on the beach.

00:17:54 Aerial views of the city.

00:17:58 Map showing path over Nigeria. Aerial views of landscape.

00:18:21 Map of Nigeria. Aerial views of landscape. Pilot flying plane.

00:18:46 Map of Nigeria. Aerial views of the runway and landscape. Plane landing. Men talking by plane on the runway. People carrying baskets on their heads. Soldiers walking down the road. People walking with camel, riding horses, shot of landscape.

00:19:46 Map showing path over Sudan. Views of sunset and mountains, pilot. Aerial views of land, including cities and rivers. Plane landing.

00:20:41 Men eating on the runway.

00:20:59 Men sitting in chairs in the field.

00:21:05 Map showing path over Arabia. Aerial views of the sunset, landscape, coast, and mountains. Shots of the control panel. Plane landing.

00:22:09 Men standing around the plane, getting baggage out of the plane. Men walking on the runway and entering the toilet.

00:22:34 Map showing path over India. Shots of propellers. Views of clouds and propellers in the sky. Pilot flying plane. Aerial views of landscape.

00:23:25 Map over Pakistan. Aerial views of landscape and city.

00:23:39 Views from plane landing. Plane sitting on runway. Propellor starting up again. Aerial views of landscape and towns. Men sitting in the cockpit.

00:25:06 Map over India. Aerial views of landscape and towns. Views of plane landing. Men exiting plane and standing on the runway. Man pointing camera at other man. Silhouette of plane against sunset.

00:27:34 Map background with text: “Slutt” [“The end”].

00:27:40 Black screen.

01:09:34 Film ends.]]> Norsgaard, Campbell]]> Campbell Norsgaard Collection (Film)]]> Moving Image]]> World War, 1939-1945--Norway]]> Royal Norwegian Air Force]]> Camp Little Norway]]> Lille Norge]]> Video is available online here.]]>
00:00:01 Opens with cavalry leading parading troops. Views of Royal Palace. Views of city

00:00:16 Car driving down street, stopping. Soldiers approach car and look at papers, return to driver, car leaves. Cars passing, soldiers observing.

00:00:47 Line of people waiting to get into the building. Man showing Norwegian money. Piles of lumber in the street. Cars and carriages going down the street.

00:01:55 Close ups of flowers. Shots of buildings. Man and women walking up the street. Views over city, fjords, and harbor.

00:03:14 Views going down the road. Car traveling down road. Views of landscape, fields, farms.

00:05:07 Views from a car traveling down the road. People having picnics by the campfire. Cooking over fire. Views over water. Cars traveling down the road, people walking and views of fjord.

00:06:18 Close up of street signs: “Skaret 24km, Drammen 56km”. People walking by harbor. Views of harbor.

00:06:34 People walking down city streets. Views of the city.

00:07:02 Black screen.

00:07:05 Film ends.]]> Norsgaard, Campbell]]> Campbell Norsgaard Collection (Film)]]> Moving Image]]> World War, 1939-1945--Norway]]> Royal Norwegian Air Force]]> Camp Little Norway]]> Lille Norge]]> Video can be viewed online here.]]>
00:00:05 Man using pointer on map. Narration: “Fra Amerika til ? i Østen har det fløyet hundrevis av fly av ulike typer, og nordmenn også deltok i disse transportene. I alt fløy major omtrent tyve fly til Østen.” Translation: “From America to ? in the East, hundreds of different kinds of planes have flown, and the Norwegians also participated in these transports. All in all about twenty planes flew to the East.”

00:00:20 Men on the runway, getting onto a plane. Narration: “Det er den syvogtyvende november. I snarvei gikk starten fra Dorval flyplass ved Montreal i Canada.” Translation: “It is the twenty-seventh of November. As a shortcut the start was from Dorval Airport by Montreal in Canada.” Plane takes off from the runway.

00:00:34 Map of path over North America. Footage of pilot and propellers from inside the plane. Aerial views of landscape. Narration: “De bærer langs østkysten av USA, ned i Florence, og ut til Bahama-øyene nord for Cuba. Vi har allerede forlatt vinteren og møter regnværet på vei imot sol og sommer.” Translation: “They carry on along the East Coast of the USA, down in Florence, and out to the Bahama Islands North of Cuba. We have already left the winter and meet rainy weather on the way to sun and summer.”

00:00:56 Aerial views of coast, cities, ocean. Pencil over map. Narration: “Et smilende Florida drar ut seg underveis, Miami, med sine berømte badestrender. Utenfor Florida, er havet så grunt at du kan se bunnen hele veien mot de britiske Bahama-øyene, som forresten den gangen hadde meget kjent guvernatør, nemlig hertugen og hertuginnen av Windsor.” Translation: “A smiling Florida lies out underway, Miami, with its famous beaches. Outside of Florida, an ocean so shallow that you can see the bottom the whole way to the British Bahama Islands, which at that time had a rather famous governor, namely the duke and duchess of Windsor.”

00:01:17 Views of plane landing and vehicles on runway. Narration: “? på den vestlige øya New Providence, som ligger midt i denne øyegruppen. Øya ble i sin tid oppdaget av Columbus, og senere kolonisert av britene.” Translation: “? on the western island New Providence, that lies in the middle of this group of islands. The island was discovered by Columbus in his time, and later colonized by the British.”

00:01:32 Map of path over “Karabiske Hav” [“Caribbean Ocean”]. Aerial views of islands. Map of Trinidad. Narration: “Tvers over de vestindiske øyer med Puerto Rico, på vei mot den britiske koloniøya, Trinidad, på kysten av Venezuela.” Translation: “Across the West-Indian islands with Puerto Rico, on the way to the British colony islands, Trinidad, on the coast of Venezuela.”

00:01:45 Men on the runway, deboarding plane, making repairs. Vehicles nearby.

00:02:01 Map of path over Brazil. Aerial shots of coast, pilot flying plane, views out plane window. Men running out of the building towards the vehicle. Narration: “Neste morgen, går ferden videre over Orinoco-delta, og så vannet og urskoger i Guyana og Nord-Brasil. Dette er Helvete innsideshavet, den franske straffekolonien. Værkartet ser bra ut, det holdt altså stygt til å begynne med, men etter at vi hadde passert den veldig Amazon-kloden, svingte kompassen om plutselig rett mot nord. Det kom en tordensky som kom like bak oss før vi landet i Belem.” Translation: “The next morning, the expedition goes further over the Orinoco Delta, and then the water and primeval forests in Guyana and North-Brazil. This is Devil’s Island, the French penal colony. The weather map looks good, it was nasty to begin with, but after we passed the Amazon-sphere, the compass suddenly swung right North. A thundercloud came behind us before we landed in Belem.”

00:02:32 Shots of plane taking off. Aerial views of landscape. Men flying plane. More aerial views. Narration: “Det utmerkede flyet gikk jevnt og trutt, men så var Liberator også i sin tid ved siden av B29, det fly som hadde lengst rekkevidde, med hele fem tusen og seks hundre kilometer. Totalvekten var tyve tall.” Translation: “The remarkable plane went steadily, but the Liberator was also in its time beside the B29, the plane that had the longest range, with a whole five thousand and six hundred kilometers. The total weight was twenty numbers.”

00:02:58 Shots of plane landing. Men on plane wings at the airport. Map showing path over Atlantic Ocean. Narration: “På flyplassen sto den gang så moderne B29, eller flyvende festninger, som skulle videre til ? i Europa. Det var den gang hemmelige, og ble godt beskyttet for nærgående tilskuere.” Translation: “At the airport stood the modern B29, or the flying fort, which was going further to ? in Europe. It was at that time secret, and was well-protected from bold onlookers.”

00:03:09 Views from plane taking off. Aerial views of coast. Views of men inside plane. Narration: “Fra Brasil skulle vår neste stopp være den vestlige øya Ascension midt ut i Sør-Atlanteren, på kartet, bare et knappenålshode. Sladrekompasset ble innstilt med den automatiske pilot, motoren sjekket, og flyet styrte seg selv mot målet. I mellomtiden slapped mannskapet av, skiperen tar en lur mens mekanikeren smaker på den medbragte nisten.” Translation: “From Brazil our next stop was the western island Ascension in the middle of the South Atlantic, on the map, just a pinhead. The telltale compass was tuned to the automatic pilot, the motor checked, and the plane steered itself towards the target. In the meantime the crew relaxed, the captain takes a nap while the mechanic tastes the brought-along provisions.”

00:03:38 Map of Ascension island. Aerial views of island. Plane landing. Narration: “Ascension, som betyr oppstigning eller himmelfart, ble oppdaget av en portugiser i 1501 på Kristi himmelfartsdagen. Skulle kompasset slått lik, var det likevel like så vanskelig å finne øya, fikk vi vite. Vi kunne bare styre etter en sky i Atlanteren, så lå øya like under skyet.” Translation: “Ascension, which means rising or ascension, was discovered by a Portuguese in 1501 on Ascension Day. If the compass was set like this, it was still just as difficult to find the island, we found out. We could only steer towards a clouds in the Atlantic, the island lay right under the cloud.”

00:04:00 Men shaking hands on runway. Car traveling with several passengers. Narration: “? spilte ringe roller for vårt kompass, viste seg å være i orden. Her traff kapteinen vår en kjenning, sist de sås var på Grønland. Forandring ?, men det var noen sjelden å møte på en øde utpost, for så å møtes på et enda ødere sted. Denne vestlige vulkanske øya består av bare stein, untatt øverst oppe, der det vokser frodig. Det var sparsomt med befolkning på øya.” Translation: “? played a humble role for our compass, which showed itself to be in working order. Here our captain met an acquaintance, the last time they say each other was in Greenland. Change ?, but there were some few people to meet at a desolate outpost, and so to meet at an even more desolate place. This western volcanic island consists of just stone, besides the uppermost portion, where it grows lushly. There are scarcely people on the island.”

00:04:31 Map of path from Ascension to Ghana. Aerial views of the island. Men inside the plane. Views of the coast in Ghana. Narration: “På turen fra Ascension til Afrika-kysten over åpent, øde hav blir atter George, som den automatiske piloten ble kalt, satt på, og vi får oss et fredelig slag kort før vi går inn for landing i Akkra.” Translation: “On the trip from Ascension to the coast of Africa over open, desolate ocean, George, as the automatic pilot is called, is turned on, and we get a moment of peace before we go in to land in Accra.”

00:05:11 Map of Accra. Plane landing and men getting off the plane onto the runway. Ghanaians making repairs on plane. Narration: “Akkra er hovedstaden i Ghana, eller Guldkysten, som det ennå het den gangen, da det var britisk koloni. Men nå har vi fløyet i femti timer, og må ha et større ettersyn på flyet, det vil ta en dag.” Translation: “Accra is the capital of Ghana, or the Gold Coast, as it was still called at that time, when it was a British colony. But now we have flown for fifty hours, and we must have a greater inspection of the plane, that will take one day.”

00:05:28 Men cutting grass in field, some playing instruments. Narration: “Det var australiere som drev flyplassen med innfødte, smilende hjelpere. Mye av dem gjemte seg i gresset rundt flyplassen, og det gjaldt å holde gresset kort. Slåttekårene forlangte musikk til arbeidere skulle det bli noe sving på gressklippingen.” Translation: “There were Australians who ran the airport with native, smiling helpers. Many of them hid in the grass around the airport, and carried on keeping the grass short.”

00:05:47 People gathered on the beach. Boys pulling on rope. People carrying water containers over their heads. Narration: “Utenfor Akkra, levde landsbyfolket et tilsynelatende sørgløst liv. Hovedbeskjeftigelsen var fiske, som var felles for hele landsbyen. Tidligere ? og i aften var alle med, både unge og gamle, å dra ? på land. Og så ble utbytte delt på kollektiv måte.” Translation: “Outside of Accra, the village people lived a seemingly carefree life. The primary occupation was fishing, which was communal for the entire village. Earlier ? and in the afternoon everyone joined, both young and old, to draw ? on land. And then the yield was split in a communal way.”

00:06:16 Aerial views of the coast. Map of path over Nigeria. Propellers whirring with sound. Narration: “Fra denne vakre kystbyen gikk nå ferden inn over i fast landet, mot Maiduguri i Nigeria. Det veldig landet som var også britisk koloni den gang.” Translation: “From this beautiful coastal town the journey went over landlocked land, towards Maiduguri in Nigeria. This very land was also a British colony once.”

00:06:30 Aerial views of landscape and airport. Narration: “Vi passerer Niger, Afrikas tredje største elv, og forbi en kano i siktet, før vi lander på flyplassen in Maiduguri.” Translation: “We pass Niger, Africa’s third largest river, and by a canoe in sight, before we land at the airport in Maiduguri.”

00:06:43 Plane landing and people on the runway. Narration: “Alle flyplassene vi kom til var helt moderne, det nesten skulle ikke tro når en så annerledes maskineri de brukte.” Translation: “All the airports we came to were completely modern, you almost wouldn't believe it when they used such a different machinery.”

00:06:53 Soldiers walking down the path. Person walking with camel, others riding horses. Shot of safari. Narration: “Og her fikk vi også et glømt av folkelivet.” Translation: “And here we also got a glimpse of local life.”

00:07:10 Wing of plane in flight. Aerial views of landscape. Narration: “Stadig østover bærer det. Over ? franske kolonier, til Kartum, hovedstaden i Sudan. Kartum ligger akkurat ved møtestedet for Den Blå Nile, den til høyre, og Den Hvite Nile til venstre. Det ble ensformig lengden å fly dag etter dag, ut og inn med bagasjen, og på ‘n igjen. Ofte lot vi utsikt være utsikt og fordelt tiden med kortspill.” Translation: “We carry on steadily eastward. Over ? French colony, to Kartum, the capital of Sudan. Kartum lies right at the meeting place of the Blue Nile, to the right, and the White Nile to the left. It was monotonously long to fly day after day, take the baggage in and out, and back at it again. Often we let the view be the view and passed the time with card games.”

00:07:35 Wing of plane in flight. Plane landing on dusty runway. Aerial shots of town. Men sitting in plane. Narration: “Nå skulle vi lande på en øy utenfor sør-kysten av Arabia. Naturen er bare sand og stein, ørken så ? som et månelandskap. Og så er det full aktivitet til å få flyet ferdig til neste morgen, det er kvelende het, circa 45 grader, og meget fuktig luft. Atter på vingene mot øst, og vi begynner å nærme oss reisens mål, men først skal vi ned i Karachi. Navigatøren sitter frem i nesen, og finner faste holdepunkter på land, for å sjekke teorien med bestikker. På Karachi flyplass blir de fleste flyene levert, men de som skulle settes inn på Burma-fronten blir fløyet videre. Endelig, siste tappet, radiokompasset stilles inn på Allahabad, reisens mål.” Translation: “Now we were going to land on an island off the south coast of Arabia. The nature is just sand and stone, desert as ? as a moon landscape. And then there is full activity to get the plane done for the next morning, it is stifling hot, around 45 degrees, and very humid air. Once again on the wings headed east, and we begin to approach the journey’s destination, but first we are going down in Karachi. The navigator sits forward in the nose, and finds fast holding points on the land, to check the path with instruments. At the Karachi Airport, most planes are sent, but those who are going to sit on the Burma-front are flown further. Finally, the last projection, the radio compass is set in for Allahabad, the journey’s destination.”

00:08:19 Shots of landscape. Map over Allahabad. Aerial shots of planes and runway. Narration: “Flyværet er uforklarelig på disse kanter, klart og tørt, for jorden er det verre. Over store området ligger den ? og sprukken, helt til vi nærmer oss Ganges, den hellige flod. Og så er vi fremme, og ser rykken av fly som var tidligere levert for å settes inn på Burma-fronten.” Translation: “The flying weather is indescribable in these areas, clear and dry, for the earth it is worst. Over the large area it lies ? and cracked, until we approach Ganges, the holy flood. And so we have arrived, and see the row of planes who were earlier sent to be set on the Burma-front.”

00:08:37 Wheel of plane landing. Men on runway, exiting plane. Close-ups of crew. Map showing entire journey. Narration: “Det er godt å få strekke bena igjen, og vite at i morgen skal vi allefall ikke i lufta. Annen flygeren, Risan. Navigatøren, Gabrielsen. Flymekaniker, Pedersen. Telegrafist, Åsheim, og skiperen, Omtvedt. Vi har brukt femten dager på turen fra Canada til Allahabad, og vært i luften i 76 timer.” Translation: “It is good to get to stretch our legs again, and know that tomorrow at least we will not be up in the air. Second flier, Risan. The navigator, Gabrielsen. The plane mechanic, Pedersen. Telegraphist, Åsheim, and the captain, Omtvedt. We have spent fifteen days on the trip from Canada to Allahabad, and been in the air for 76 hours.”

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