1940 Victory parade of Ajax and Exeter crews in London and celebration at Guildhall

Date: 26th February 1940

Location: England, United Kingdom

Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)

SLATE INFORMATION: Victors of "Graf Spee" in London

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"AJAX" H.M.S. Officers & men-victory march:investiture:Guildhall.

VICTORY PARADE THROUGH LONDON OF THE AJAX AND EXETER HEROES:Including officers and men honoured by the King and Queen Speeches in the Guildhall

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BELL. CAPTAIN (Exeter. Speaks at Guildhall: After victory parade.

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CROWDS. Police holding back laughing crowds-Victory Parade.

ELIZABETH. Queen. W.K.at Naval Victory Parade: w.child:relatives.

"EXETER", H.M.S. Officers & men victory parade: investiture: Guildhall.

GEORGE VI At Naval Victory Parade:Investing "Plate"Heros.w.Q.Ext.

GUILDHALL, LONDON "Exeter" & "Ajax" Heros entertained.

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