R.A.F. Wings for Victory
1943 , Aylsham (Norfolk)
Cat no. 189
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The `Wings for Victory' parade, Aylsham, May 1943.
In Aylsham Town Square, various uniformed contingents march into place. The parade is inspected by a high ranking officer. The groups march past the camera. The parade includes nurses, members of the Women's Voluntary Services and Girl Guides; Aylsham town hall and the International Stores are in the background. A lorry laden with milk churns cuts through the groups as they disperse along the street. The film ends with shots of a fly past. These are taken from a distance and it is often not clear what is being filmed. There are some indications of the airfield below.
Featured Buildings
Aylsham Town Hall; The International Stores
Featured Events
The Wings for Victory Parade, Aylsham, May 1st - 8th, 1943
Keywords
RAF; War effort; World War II
Background Information
Wings For Victory was the RAF equivalent of War Weapons Week. Wings For Victory aimed to raise £100,000; the amount raised was £179,000. Wings For Victory was prominent in Aylsham as successive RAF and USAAF Squadrons were stationed at Oulton and housed at Blickling Hall. Film-maker Richard Beard was a master mariner who served as a Squadron Leader, based at Coltishall, during World War II. He died in 1967.
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Maker : Richard Beard
Manifestations
R.A.F. Wings for Victory
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Locations: Aylsham (Norfolk)
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Description Type: monographic
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Subject: Women's Royal Voluntary Service / World War II / Wings for Victory / military parades / Royal Air Force / Girl Guides
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