| A Royal Dedication Airport | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1612 |
| Catalog #: | 353796 | |
| Clip Number: | 353796-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 028-736-05 | |
| Timecode: | 00:38:22 - 00:38:57 | |
| Location: | London, England | |
| Year Shot: | 1955 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CEREMONIES: Dedications LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England, London ROYALTY: British, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh ROYALTY: British, Queen Elizabeth II (Princess Elizabeth) TRANSPORTATION/AVIATION: Airports | |
| Description: | Progress and construction designed to make London Air Port the world's most modern is marked with Royal Dedication ceremony. Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh arrive for the formal inauguration for the fields giant central terminal building. Britain hopes that the new field will accommodate an ever increasing volume in air traffic. To commemorate the occasion the Queen unveils a plaque designates no less than the Queen's building. Establishing shot - London's air port. CUS - Queen Elizabeth II getting out of a sedan and the Duke of Edinburgh is patiently waiting. MCUS - The Queen shaking hands with air port officials. CUS - United Kingdom's flag blowing in the wind. MCUS - Little girl presents the Queen with a bouquet of flowers. CUS - The Queen opens up the curtain to unveil a plaque commemorating the happy occasion. | |
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