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No 244 : October 9, 1974

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Annual Parade

The annual memorial service for the Battle of Britain (the turning point of the 2nd World War) was held at the Cenotaph on September 15. Members of the Air Force Association and representatives of the public attended the morning ceremony.

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The Salvation Army Band played for the anthem and hymns.

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Laying one of the wreaths is P.O.W. Association president Howard Holmes.

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In the official party are, from left, Air Force Association president Len File, R.S.A. president Keith Tarry, Wing/Commander Ivan Mitchell, O.B.E., D.F.C., Mr Holmes, and Mayor Harry Barker, O.B.E., M.B.E.

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Air Force Association members on parade.

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