RAF Cranwell Graduation 1949

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Unused / unissued footage - dates and / or locations may be unclear or unknown.

RAF Graduation Parade in Cranwell, Lincolnshire.

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...

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Cataloguer:
Sarah
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
67801
Sort Number:
UN 2157 A
Time in/Out:
01:53:56:00 / 02:04:33:00
Canister:
UN 2157 A
Film ID:
2503.15
Issue Date:

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