The Royal Tournament 1932

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Full title reads: "London. The Royal Tournament. The Navy - Army - and Air Force's Wonder Show opened by His Majesty the King."

London.

King George V, followed by Queen Mary, walk down a red carpet guarded on either side by members of the Armed Forces.

Ranks of soldiers -...

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Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
5009
Sort Number:
32/042
Time in/Out:
01:38:01:00 / 01:39:59:00
Canister:
32/42
Film ID:
675.30
Issue Date:
26/05/1932

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  • The event was held 25 May - 11 June 1932.

    jamied 28th May 2012

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