King and Queen of Thailand leave Fairbairn (DPR RAAF stock shots)

Accession Number F10374
Collection type Film
Measurement 2 min 47 sec
Object type To be confirmed
Physical description 16mm/colour (Kodachrome)/silent
Place made Australia: Australian Capital Territory, Fairbairn
Date made 1962
Copyright

Item copyright: Commonwealth of Australia copyright

Description

King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) and Queen Sirikit of Thailand depart from Australia from RAAF Fairbairn. The king inspects a RAAF guard of honour. Crowd waving Thai flags. King and Quend with Prime Minister Menzies. King and Queen greeting Australian dignataries including Opposition Leader Gough Whitlam. Prime Minister Menzies watching as King and Queen board the Qantas Lockheed L-188 Electra turboprop airliner embalzoned with the Royal Standard of Thailand. Airline taxis for take off.

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