Russians Lost This Gun (1960)
Russians Lost Gun. Anniversary of Battle of Alma. Plymouth, Devon. Soldiers dressed in historic uniforms standing alongside old cannon. L, S Soldiers in historic uniforms. C, U Back of one of the soldiers heads showing the wig reaching down to his shoulders. C, U A soldier with bushy moustache. L, S Sir Brian Kimmins inspecting the guard of honour. C, U Two members of the guard. L, S The parade ground. L, S Corporal Broadhurst affixing a plaque to a Russian cannon. C, U Another plaque attached to the gun reading Captured by the British Army at the battle of Alma September 1854 and placed in charge of the Royal Artillery March 1860. C, U Corporal Broadhurst s hands screwing the plaque onto the gun. L, S Corporal Broadhurst walking away from the gun after saluting to Sir Brian Kimmins. C, U The new plaque reading Handed over to safe keeping to 8 (Alma) field battery Royal Artillery on September 17th 1960 by Lieutenant General Sir Brian Kimmins, C. B. Representative Colonel Commandant Royal Artillery for 1
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