ARAB LEGION DAY : 11th April 1951 [Main Title]

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  • Title: ARAB LEGION DAY : 11th April 1951 [Main Title]
  • Film Number: PMM 2
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  • Summary: The 1951 Arab Legion Day parade and review, in the presence of King Abdullah ibn Hussein, at Amman airport.
  • Description: Film shows: arrival of the King; the saluting base with other dignitaries, officers and visitors; the Arab Legion's march past - horse- and camel-troops, infantry and cadets - and drive-past of motorised infantry, armoured cars, 25-pounder and 17-pounder guns, and mobile workshops, and a flypast of Vampires. Commentary and titles favourably describe the history and efficacy of the Legion: "Keenness to be a soldier allied with natural martial qualities makes the Arab Legionnaire a formidable adversary in battle"; "All this armed strength is for no aggressive purpose"; "A symbol of a deep desire for peace, and an insurance against attack".
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  • Colour: B&W
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  • Object_Number: PMM 2
  • Sound: Sound
  • Access Conditions: To be established
  • Featured Period: 1946-1975
  • Production Date: 1951-04-11
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  • Personalities, Units and Organisations: Abdullah, King of Jordan (person) Arab Legion (regiment/service)
  • Keywords: aircraft, British - combat: De Havilland Vampire & [Jordanian] (object name) celebrations, Jordanian - event-related (object name) ceremonies, Jordanian - display (object name) propaganda, Jordanian inspirational (object name) Jordan (?) (geography)
  • Physical Characteristics: Colour format: B&W Sound format: Sound Soundtrack language: English Title language: English Subtitle language: None
  • Technical Details: Format: 35mm Number of items/reels/tapes: 1 Footage: 997 ft; Running time: 11 mins
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