Unissued / unused material.
The First Sea Lord visits Holland (Netherlands).
Various shots HMS Diamond approaching and pulling alongside Rotterdam. M/S Admiral Roderick McGrigor (First Sea Lord) shaking hands with Commander Eames and Captain De Booy (Burgomaster of Rotterdam). Various shots officials disembarking and boarding cars on quayside. Various shots Major General P.J. Gijn inspecting naval guard of honour before leaving the ship and then driving away in car. Admiral McGrigor inspects ship’s guard of honour then disembarks. Dutch naval police escort,escorting cars from quayside.
Old records give date as 12/05/1953.
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