50 Years On

From the collection of

Screen Archive South East at the University of Brighton collects, preserves, catalogues and provides public access to its collection of films and magic lantern slides. The collection charts the rise of screen culture in the region and the nation and captures many aspects of life, work and creativity in the South East from the late 19th century to the present day. It is available for research, screenings, creative re-use and commercial access.

50 Years On

Screen Archive South East at the University of Brighton
Hawkinge
1990-01-01
Sound
11m

Alan Stingemore's film starts at RAF Hawkinge with views of derelict buildings, pill-boxes and pilots' gravestones. A Spitfire then starts up and takes to the skies. On Margate's seafront we see an RAF commander saluting a parade of RAF bands and veterans before an Avro Shackleton flies overhead. At a garden party in Canterbury, we see veterans mingling with guests of the Lord Mayor before the film ends at RAF Manston with a fly-past by the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight.

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