| QUEEN PRESENTS COLOURS TO 207th SQUADRON RAF Squadron based at Marham in Norfolk receives new colours from the Queen. | ||
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| Tape Master: | 8592 | |
| Catalog #: | 4950 | |
| Clip Number: | 4950-3 | |
| Orginal Film: | UN 2877 C | |
| Timecode: | 01:42:25 - 01:47:30 | |
| Location: | Marham, Norfolk | |
| Year Shot: | 1956 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CEREMONIES: Military LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England, Norfolk MILITARY: Air Force, British (RAF) ROYALTY: British, Queen Elizabeth II (Princess Elizabeth) | |
| Description: | MS Queen Elizabeth II leaving plane, and is met by RAF dignitaries (including Lord Lieutenant of Norfolk, Col. E.C. Bacon). Queen shaking hands with dignitaries, Air Marshal Sir Dermot Boyle, Air Marshal Sir Harry Broadhurst, Commander-in-Chief of RAF Bomber Command. Queen walking across parade ground, towards group for inspection. Queen begins to inspect parade. Officer picks up colours. RAF officer presenting colours to Queen, who presents them to standard bearer (Flying Officer Heven). MS Standard bearer stepping back after receiving standard. Parade presenting arms. Camera pans across ground to standard bearer who is slow marching towards parade. Parade presenting arms. Parade giving three hearty cheers (live sound). CU Band march towards camera, right wheel away followed by colours and parade, and past saluting base. | |
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