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Queen Elizabeth II at an RAF Coronation Review, 1953
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Queen Elizabeth II at an RAF Coronation Review, 1953
Queen Elizabeth II on her tour of inspection during the RAF Coronation Review at Odiham, Hampshire in July 1953. She is pictured talking to Observer Commander, E. J. B. Irving of the Royal Observer Corps, and behind her is Air/Cdre.G. D. Stephenson, the Static Parade Commander. On the right is the Air Chief Marshal Sir William Dickson, Chief of Air Staff, and in the background, Wing Commander D. I. Benham, Static Parade Adjutant. In the picture can be seen a Land Rover of a type often used by the Queen and other members of the Royal family for parades of this nature. Date: 1953
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In this striking photograph from July 1953, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II conducts an inspection tour during the RAF Coronation Review at Odiham, Hampshire. Surrounded by key figures of the Royal Air Force, the monarch engages in conversation with Observer Commander E.J.B. Irving of the Royal Observer Corps. To her left stands Air/Cdre. G.D. Stephenson, the Static Parade Commander, while Air Chief Marshal Sir William Dickson, Chief of the Air Staff, looks on in the background. Wing Commander D.I. Benham, Static Parade Adjutant, can also be seen in the background. The Queen's visit to Odiham marked a significant moment in the RAF's history, as she reviewed the static parade of aircraft and inspected the troops in celebration of her coronation. The monarch's tour of inspection was carried out in a Land Rover, a type of vehicle frequently used by the Royal Family for such parades. The image captures the essence of duty and majesty during this historic occasion in the 1950s. The photograph offers a unique glimpse into the relationship between the monarch and the RAF, as well as the meticulous planning and execution of such events. The presence of these distinguished officers underscores the importance of the RAF in the defense of the realm and the Queen's role as the symbolic head of the armed forces. This image is a testament to the enduring bond between the monarchy and the Royal Air Force, as well as the dedication and professionalism of those who served during this era.
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