| AIRMEN AT CANTERBURY Representatives of RAF and civil aviation present ensigns to Canterbury Cathedral. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 6315 |
| Catalog #: | 250279 | |
| Clip Number: | 250279-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 36/50 | |
| Timecode: | 01:44:37 - 01:46:25 | |
| Location: | Canterbury, Kent, England | |
| Year Shot: | 1936 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CEREMONIES: Military LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England, Kent, Canterbury MILITARY: Air Force, British (RAF) | |
| Description: | Airmen at Canterbury - ensigns presented to the Cathedral. Canterbury, Kent, England. L/S of Canterbury Cathedral, sound of bells ringing. Various shots of representatives of Royal Air Force (RAF) and civil aviation marching towards cathedral, they hold an RAF ensign flag. A regiment of airmen stand to attention as the group of representatives pass. We hear music from distant military band. After presentation service, we see Archbishop of Canterbury (Cosmo Gordon Lang) walk across cathedral close. Two choir boys hold his robes. Various shots of dignitaries (military and civil) walking out of cathedral, including Lord Swinton, Minister for Air. | |
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