The Royal Tournament 1927

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Item title reads: " The Royal Tournament. King and Queen see stiring show by Navy, Army and Royal Air Force in Aid of Service charities."

Olympia, London

M/S of the King, Queen and Princess, as they view the arena from the Royal box. The King wearing military uniform, stands on a podium...

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Data

Cataloguer:
Margaret
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
33007
Sort Number:
G 1400
Time in/Out:
01:44:12:00 / 01:46:31:00
Canister:
G 1400
Film ID:
682.30
Issue Date:
23/05/1927

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  • The event was held 19 May to 4 June 1927.

    jamied 24th May 2012

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