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1948 Guards prepare for birthday salute to King George VI
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0:28Now PlayingDate: 10th May 1948
Location: Unknown location
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
ENGLAND: London: City of Westminster: Chelsea Barracks:
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GUARDS Rehearsing at Chelsea Barracks for King George's birthday celebration of Trooping the Colour. Seen being inspected and close-up of Guard in Busby panning downwards, Seen marching and counter-marching
MARCHING TROOPS Guards rehearsing Trooping the Colour at Chelsea Barracks, Marching and counter-marching
MILITARY BRITISH Shots of Guards rehearsing at Chelsea Barracks for Trooping the Colour. Close-up of Guard and pans down from hi busby. Finally, marching and countermarching
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