1951 DEFENCE: Passing out parade at Sandhurst
April 22, 2026
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2:13Now Playing1951 DEFENCE: Passing out parade at Sandhurst
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as posted by the channelDate: 12th February 1951
Location: Sandhurst
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
SLATE INFORMATION: Passing Out Parade at Sandhurst
ENGLAND: Sandhurst: Royal Military Academy:
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General view of senior officer cadets on parade ground at passing out parade
Sir John Slessor (Marshal of RAF) taking the salute
Officer along on horse and invites Slessor to make inspection of troops SOT
Slessor inspecting troops
Field Marshal Sir William Slim (Chief of Imperial General Staff) watching parade
Troops marching past followed by RAF march past
Troops marching in quick order
Sir John Slessor presenting Sword of Honour and King's Medal to Senior Under officer Watkin
Senior Division mounting steps of entrance to end parade
Officers saluting
Adjutant mounts steps on his grey horse, following tradition
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KEYWORDS: Military / Ceremonial
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