Title:D-DAY SIXTIETH ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATIONS, NORMANDY, JUNE 2004 (RAF MOBILE NEWS TEAM TAPE 7) [Allocated Title]
Film Number:BFR 129
Other titles:RAF STRIKE COMMAND MOBILE NEWS TEAM - MAY 2008 DELIVERY [Allocated Series Title]
Summary: HRH The Duke of Kent attends commemorative events in the town of Asnelles-Sur-Mer, France.
Description: Veterans gather at 231st Brigade's monument in the town at Asnelles-Sur-Mer; one is given assistance in fixing his wings to his jacket. Standard bearers (Queen's Colours and Colours of the Devonshire and Dorset Regiment) arrive with escort to the colour. Arrival of HRH the Duke of Kent. Mayor of Asnelles-Sur-Mer gives a short speech (which is then translated by young woman officer). Readings and prayers led by British padre. Flypast by Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. Last post. Duke, Mayor and representatives of veterans lay wreaths at the memorial. Marchpast of veterans. Duke departs. Veteran in wheelchair lays a wreath.
Alternative Title:RAF STRIKE COMMAND MOBILE NEWS TEAM - MAY 2008 DELIVERY [Allocated Series Title]
Production Details: Royal Air Force (Production sponsor)
RAF Strike Command Media Services (Video) Mobile News Team (Production company)
Sutton, Mark (Production individual)
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Physical Characteristics: Colour format: Colour
Sound format: Sound
Soundtrack language: English
Title language: None
Subtitle language: None
Technical Details: Format: DVCPRO
Number of items/reels/tapes: 1
Tape length: 33; Running time: 23 mins
