Freedom of Entry into the Borough for RAF Stafford

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Date:1954

Description:The Borough of Stafford conferred the Freedom of Entry into the Borough to RAF Stafford (16 MU) on 16 December 1954. A civic party are seen arriving in the Market Square, where the honour was then celebrated by a March Past the Mayor by the RAF Central Band, 600 airmen and airwomen, followed by a civic reception, at which the Secretary of State for Air was present. The building in the background is the Shire Hall.


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1940s
Battle of Britain Parade by RAF Stafford
Battle of Britain Parade by RAF Stafford

The Mayor of Stafford, Alderman Mrs Ruth Turney (Mayor in 1946, 1947 and 1948) is ...

1970s
Battle of Britain Parade by RAF Stafford
Battle of Britain Parade by RAF Stafford

Pictured during a Battle of Britain Parade are RAF Stafford personnel marching from ...

2000s
Freedom of Entry into the Borough Parade with RAF Stafford
Freedom of Entry into the Borough Parade with RAF Stafford

On a sunny winter's day RAF Stafford service personnel march from Gaolgate Street ...

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Creators: MOD Stafford (The Ministry of Defence) - Contributor

Donor ref:Granting Freedom of the Borough parade 1954 (198/29956)

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