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SIZE IN CENTIMETRES - 20.5cm x 16cm.
SUBJECT - King George VI, Queen Elizabeth and Princess Margaret visit to RAF Cranwell.
Seen here - King George descending stairs to greet presentation officer, Queen Elizabeth & Princess Margaret within the canopied area. (3).
On 6th July 1948, His Majesty King George VI accompanied by Their Royal Highnesses Queen Elizabeth and Princess Margaret visited RAF College Cranwell. The visit by their Majesties was undoubtedly a highlight of the year.
The purpose of the visit was for HM King George to present the 1st King‘s Colour ever to be borne by the RAF to RAF College Cranwell. This photograph is shown with the kind permission of the Trustees of the Royal Air Force Museum.
In 1947, HM King George VI signified approval to the award of Colours to the RAF in the UK, the RAF College Cranwell and Number 1 School of Technical Training. Colours are awarded by the Sovereign in recognition of Service achievement and they are presented by the Sovereign or a person nominated to act on the Sovereign’s behalf.
There is an original film of the event on You Tube - if you search for 'King at Cranwell 1948' - you should be able to view it.
DATE - 6.7.1948.