Air Commandant the Duchess of Gloucester

Series

Series Name

Pathe Gazette

Issue

Issue No.

40/35

Date Released

29 Apr 1940

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1RAAF in Melbourne
2. 2Air Commandant the Duchess of Gloucester
3. 3Fire Practice at the Zoo
4. 4Table Mountain Pilgrimage
5. 5Australia’s Wonder Horse "Ajax"
6. 6Queen’s Niece Married - Holy Trinity Church Brompton
7. 7Return from Patrol
8. 8Newfoundland Troops Arrive

Story

Story No. within this Issue

2 / 8

Summary

As Air Commandant of the Women’s Auxiliary Air Force, the Duchess of Gloucester inspects parade of WAAF at a Midland air port.

Keywords

Royalty; Women; Aviation; Ceremonies; Military

Length of story (in feet)

45

Story extras:

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