HC Deb 28 January 1953 vol 510 cc977-8
2. Sir I. Fraser

asked the Under-Secretary of State for Air whether he is now in a position to announce details of the part the Royal Air Force is to play in the Coronation celebrations.

Mr. Ward

On Coronation Day, the Royal Air Force will join with the other Services in mounting guards of honour at Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey; about 2,000 officers and men will march in the Coronation procession and about 5,000 will help line the route. Later in the day, aircraft will fly past in salute to Her Majesty.

The Royal Air Force will take part also in the ceremonial associated with Her Majesty's State Visits to Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales and. where practicable, in local ceremonies and celebrations throughout the country. On 15th July, Her Majesty will review the Royal Air Force at the R.A.F. Station at Odiham in Hampshire.

Sir I. Fraser

Will the W.R.A.F. and the juniors take an appropriate place?

Mr. Ward

Yes, Sir.