Battle Of Britain Sunday (1946)

London. Various shots of the crowd of military men and civilians arriving for the Battle of Britain Sunday ceremony. Lord Trenchard is seen arriving. Close up shot of a pair of wings - memorial to Battle of Britain. Pan down to show Lord Trenchard addressing the gathering. Pan from the top to base of memorial. Large crowd gathered around. More shots of the memorial and the crowd around it. People laying flowers at the base. Long shot of the military band leading parade of troops through crowded London street. More shots of the parade, band playing and crowd. Several shots of the Guard of Honour presenting arms. Dome of St. Paul’s Cathedral with Spitfires flying overhead in formation. Various panoramic shots of London (St. Paul’s, Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, etc.) with planes flying over in formations. More shots of the planes flying over London. Information found in the old record - Cuts 46/75. Natural sound only. FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLIN
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