Title:CEREMONIES TO MARK 512TH FIGHTER SQUADRON USAF'S TAKE-OVER OF PART OF SOESTERBERG AIR BASE, HOLLAND, 16 NOVEMBER 1954 [Allocated Title]
Film Number:NAT 1481
Other titles:SHAPE FILM LIBRARY [Allocated Series Title]
Summary:VIPs, including Cornelis (Kees) Staf (Dutch Defence Minister), Harrison Freeman Matthews (US ambassador), Lieutenant General Baretta (Chief of Netherlands Air Force) and General Turner, arrive at Amsterdam air base officers' club (Soesterberg Casino). Inside, the generals sign documents. VIPs on stand watch Dutch Army marchpast (including band and anti-aircraft units). Dedication ceremony at the Squadron parade area: Ambassador Matthews is greeted by Minister Staf. Both men give speeches and inspect troops on parade (including Dutch Mechanised units and air force officers. Arn J D'Ailly, Mayor of Amsterdam, unveils plaque renaming the field "Kamp Nieuw Amsterdam" (New Amsterdam Air Base). US flag is ceremonially raised. (Staged medium shot of the plaque being unveiled once more for the camera.) US and Dutch personnel work together in the control tower of the New Amsterdam Air Force Base.
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Alternative Title:SHAPE FILM LIBRARY [Allocated Series Title]
