Her Majesty with the RAF

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1505
Date Released
7 Apr 1958
Date submitted
2 Mar 1958
Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue
1 / 6
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: The Queen Visits the RAF. DESCRIPTION: At Fighter Command Headquarters, the Queen, escorted by the Secretary of State, for Air (Mr George Ward) is followed by Prince Philip, with Marshal of the Royal Air Force, Sir Dermot Boyle; and members of the Royal Family, with other Marshals. The Queen Mother, with Sir John Salmond. Princess Margaret, with Lord Newall. A unique and glittering occasion: marking the fortieth birthday, of Britain’s youngest fighting service, to which her Majesty paid tribute. SHOTLIST: GV royal party entering dining hall. CU Queen. MS Queen stands up. Guests applaud. MS Queen speaks. CU Prince Philip. CU Princess Margaret. CU the Duchess of Kent. SCU Queen speaking. Guests applaud. SCU the Queen speaking. CU Prince Philip. MS the Queen proposes toast. MS Audience stand up. MS Queen.
Keywords
Royalty; Commemorations; Politics and government; Aviation; Celebrations and festivals; Ceremonies; Military
Locations
England; Middlesex; Bentley Priory
Footage sources
Pathe
Card file number
73309
Credits:
Commentator
Geoffrey Sumner
Length of story (in feet)
227
Story extras:
Film clip

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'Her Majesty with the RAF', British Movietone News Issue No. 1505, 7 Apr 1958. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/22310 (Accessed 01 Feb 2025)