Low angle view of St Paul's Cathedral. King George VI and Queen Elizabeth take the salute during a march past of Civil Defence workers. The parade is to honour the front line fighters of the Battle of Britain.
Low angle view of St Paul's Cathedral. King George VI and Queen Elizabeth take the salute during a march past of Civil Defence workers. The parade is to honour the front line fighters of the Battle of Britain.
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