| Accession Number | MALTA0648B |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Film original negative 3x4" safety base |
| Maker |
Sebastian, Jeffrey Graham (Jerry) |
| Place made | United Kingdom: England, Greater London, London |
| Date made | June 1953 |
| Conflict |
Period 1950-1959 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
From special Commonwealth stands in The Mall, Australians watch the RAAF Coronation Contingent ...
Description
From special Commonwealth stands in The Mall, Australians watch the RAAF Coronation Contingent march past. The airmen were among 250 Australians chosen to represent their country's armed forces at festivities for the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. The huge crowds cheered on seeing the distinctive navy blue RAAF uniform, a familiar sight in England during the Second World War.