Astra Gazette No 4 (1955)

Title: “Astra Gazette“. Intertitle: “Shepherd Paintings“. Various shots of exhibition of painting in London by artist David Shepherd, includes several CUs of artist himself. Various shots war hero Commander Woodward (Spitfire pilot with 213 Squadron Desert Air Force) looking at paintings by Shepherd of WW2 RAF planes. This section is same as story in Colour Pictorial issue CP 048 from 28/11/1955. For further details see record for film id . Intertitle: “Famous Fighter Station Closes“. Closure of RAF Biggin Hill, Kent. Royal Air Force officers inspecting airmen on airfield. Civilian and RAF spectators watch. VS airmen presenting squadron standard for last time, vicar Reverend Simons (sp?) blesses it. CU airman, pan to RAF ensign. CU vicar wearing medals. MS wartime planes: a Spitfire and a Hurricane. Officer gives speech to airmen. Various shots of march past by airmen, Air Chief Marshal Thomas Pike. Ceremony takes place in heavy rain salute, press photographers take pictures.