| THE SKY - THEIR STAGE Prince Albert, Duke of York and Elizabeth, Duchess of York, attend R.A.F. pageant in Hendon, Greater London. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5409 |
| Catalog #: | 241365 | |
| Clip Number: | 241365-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | G 1624 | |
| Timecode: | 01:37:34 - 01:39:17 | |
| Location: | Hendon, Greater London. | |
| Year Shot: | 1929 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | EXHIBITIONS: Military LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England, London MILITARY: Air Force, British (RAF) ROYALTY: British, George VI (Prince Albert, Duke of York) ROYALTY: British, Queen Elizabeth (Queen Mother, Queen Mum) TRANSPORTATION/AVIATION: Exhibitions | |
| Description: | "The sky their stage". The Prince and enormous crowd see and cheer R.A.F. Pageant - greatest ever in the history of aviation. Hendon, Greater London. M/S of man talking to Elizabeth, Duchess of York, she chats to a lady beside her. Prince Albert, Duke of York, appears to be on the right of the picture wearing hat and sunglasses, and talking to another man. M/S of airmen riding on the wings of one of the aeroplanes, M/S as it taxis and takes off. M/S of the aeroplanes flying in formation. M/S as the men parachute off them towards the ground. M/S of aeroplanes diving then pulling up again. M/S of a staged explosion, a building is demolished. LS of King George and Queen Mary sitting at small wooden tables in front row at track. LS of blimp burning and falling from sky, parachutist can be seen escaping successfully. LS of controlled explosion and burning of mock buildings. | |
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