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The photograph was taken on the occasion of the presentation of the first Colours to the regular battalions of The Parachute Regiment by HM King George VI.

The King and Queen meet the RSMs of the regular battalions, Aldershot 19 July 1950.

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Copyright Credit Airborne Assault Archive
Date 19th July 1950

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Royal Visits to the Airborne Forces The Colours

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