Summary: Unedited footage of the celebrations of 50th anniversary VJ Day in 1995.
Description: I. King Charles Street 19th August 1995; Flypast; Swordfish.
II. March past of regiments and veterans.
III. Parade of period and modern civilian vehicles - buses taxis, ambulances, drays etc. - the Thames (no activity); Veterans Link - information database. Veterans' Fair (mute). Preparations for Queens arrival (Queen Elizabeth Conference Centre).
IV. Scenes around London. Then Buckingham Palace. The Queen, Prince Philip, Prince Charles, Princess Diana, Princes William and Harry and other royals and dignitaries.
V. Queen visits newly opened Veteran's Centre at Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre. She leaves by launch.
VI. Aerial shots of Thames. Helicopters performing and demonstrating rescue or sonar techniques. Royal Yacht HMY Britannia moored near HMS Belfast. Red Arrows fly over HMS Belfast. Display by water craft including hovercraft. Unedited.
VII. John Major and Vera Lynn outside Tower of London. Aerial views of Firework Display on River Thames.
VIII. Military and other musical celebration in Horseguards Parade. In presence of Queen and Duke of Edinburgh. Bands, choir and orchestra. Actors giving readings. 19th August 1995.
IX. Buckingham Palace; Sunset Ceremony; Flag Lowering; King Charles Street.
