R.A.F. Graduation Parade AKA RAF Graduation:… 1949

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Cranwell, Lincolnshire, England

R.A.F. GRADUATION PARADE

M/S of RAF flag flying. M/S of the flag being raised as lines of cadets watch and we hear band playing a fanfare. The Duke of Gloucester (Prince Henry) arrives at the saluting base. Cadets present arms and English national anthem...

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Cataloguer:
Virginia
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
67828
Sort Number:
UN 2158 A
Time in/Out:
01:03:59:00 / 01:14:34:00
Canister:
UN 2158 A
Film ID:
2505.03
Issue Date:
1949

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  • The parade seen here took place on 8 April 1949.

    "Air Commodore Beamish" is George Beamish.

    jamied 4th Apr 2013

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