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1952 FRANCE: Anniversary of Normandy Landings
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0:32Now PlayingDate: 12th June 1952
Location: Arromanches
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
FRANCE: Normandy:
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DUCKS Amphibious Jeeps. Lands at Arromanches with British First Sea Lord and Naval VIP's to commemorate 8th anniversary of D.Day.
FRANCE. First Lord Admiralty plus VIP's lands at Arromanches in amphibious jeep on 8th anniversary D.Day.. shots greeted by Gen Ridgway.. lay wreaths on graves etc
GRAVES Lord of Admiralty, Mr J.P.L. Thomas, Naval VIP's & General Ridgway lays wreaths on graves at Arromanches, commemorate 8th anniversary D.Day.. shots Crosses
NAVAL BRITISH. First Lord of Admiralty, Mr. J.P.L. Thomas and Naval VIP's come ashore at Arromanches on 8th anniversary of D.Day. Greeted by Gen Ridgeway..lay wreaths etc
RIDGEWAY GENERAL Matthew B. (U.S.) Greets Mr. J.P.L. Thomas, First Sea Lord and Naval VIP's as they lands in Amphibious Jeep at Arromanches to lay wreaths on anniversary of D.Day 8 years before.. shots etc crosses
THOMAS JPL. MP. (First Lord Admiralty) (Viscount Cilcennin) (Resigned 2/9/56) First Lord Admiralty lands with Naval VIP's at Arromanches on 8th Anniversary of D. Day.. greeted by Gen Ridgway. lay wreathes on graves
Military - Ceremonial; World War II
WWII, Second World War, memorial, ceremony, anniversary, post-war, postwar, war
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