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DetailsOriginal Format: Super 8 Colour: Colour Sound: Sound Duration: 13 mins Credits: William Smith
Subject: ARTS / CULTURE CELEBRATIONS / CEREMONIES ENTERTAINMENT / LEISURE MILITARY / POLICE
Summary The following is the second part of a film showing some of the events at the six-day Services Searchlight Tattoo on Knavesmire in September 1971 for the York Pageant.
Description The following is the second part of a film showing some of the events at the six-day Services Searchlight Tattoo on Knavesmire in September 1971 for the York Pageant.
The film begins with troops in white jackets marching, followed by an army motorcycle display of skilled riding. Then there is a modern mock battle, with helicopters, followed by a marching band; and finally a crazy car comedy routine with someone dressed in a kangaroo outfit, and a clown with 'I'm backing Britain' written on the behind of his trousers.
