LBC/IRN · London Broadcasting Company

Title

Biggin Hill RAF base closed

Genre

News report; Interview

TX Date

4 Oct 1992

Year of production

1992

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Duration

00:04:27

Description

Report back on the closure of Biggin Hill RAF base at a ceremony yesterday and looking at its pivotal role in the Second World War. With singing and speech during service at St George’s Chapel; Last Post played; comment from former pilot Ian Cosby; author of Biggin on the Bumb Bob Ogley; Station Commander Les Palmer. Jeremy Hillman reports. Male studio presenter Mike Carlton.

Contributors

Jeremy Hillman; Mike Carlton; Ian Cosby; Bob Ogley; Les Palmer

Keywords

Military aircraft; History; Second World War (1939-1945); Ceremonies; Church services; Military bases; Aerial warfare; RAF Biggin Hill

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