TRANSPORT: George Eyston test drives new torpedo boat (1939)

BRITISH PARAMOUNT NEWSREEL (REUTERS) To license this film, visit New high-speed motor torpedo boat for Philippines, does 41 knots on trial. Full Description: SLATE INFORMATION: George Eyston Tests New Torpedo Boat ENGLAND: Tilbury: EXT General view torpedo boat alongside quay / Man uncovering torpedo tube / Shot thru’ torpedo tube / George Eyston (British driver) steps aboard boat / Eyston’s hand on controls / boat moving off / Eyston standing on boat / boat passing sailing barge / Eyston’s hand on controls / boat at speed / Shot over stern at speed showing wash / Pan of boat past camera at speed / Shot of boat pan from tube to spray / Pan boat past camera. Navy - Active; Ships and Boats; Personalities - Records; George Edward Thomas Eyston (1897-1979), Great Britain Background: New high-speed motor torpedo boat for Philippines, does 41 knots on trial. FILM ID: VLVA4KEFZCXTBLL1Z80G2BN