Academy for India’s Armed Forces

Series

Series Name

British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.

1045A

Date Released

16 Jun 1949

Date submitted

13 Jun 1949

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1British Instrument of Ratification Handed Over
2. 2Academy for India’s Armed Forces
3. 3Gold Strike on a Farm
4. 4Miners Stage Gala in Colliery Pool
5. 5Cycle Cops Hold Own Gymkhana
6. 6Royal Visitor at Richmond Show
7. 7Ascot’s Opening

Story

Story No. within this Issue

2 / 7

Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: India’s Armed Forces Academy. DESCRIPTION: At Dehra Dun, North of Delhi, the Indian Army hold a passing out parade, similar to Sandhurst. The salute was taken by Sardar Patel, the Deputy Prime Minister. SHOTLIST: KS. Deputy Prime Minister, Sardar Patel walks towards guard of honour. Inspecting guard of honour. Cut-ins of audience seated watching parade. Marchpast of troops - several shots. Patel presents medal (Military Cross) to Colonel Kamta Parsad - SCU.

Keywords

Politics and government; Ceremonies; Military

Locations

Dehra Dun

Card file number

52100

Credits:

Commentator

Lionel James Gamlin

Camera

Pat Mohan

Length of story (in feet)

65

Story extras:

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