see comments at www.gwulo.com/node/19368. <Read more ...>
The numbers of spectators mentioned even for Hong Kong, especially prewar, appears to be over-enthusiastic reporting.
Interesting is the amount of China related participation in the event
Model aeroplane flying is still popular and carried at a site in the northern New Territories
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Detail cropped from this photo:
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This image is very similar to http://gwulo.com/atom/19005, likely to be taken a few moments earlier or later.
On both images the same person in uniform is shown, but here the name given is Cmdr. Peter MacRitchie of HMCS Prince Robert, where on "19005" its Lieutenant-Commander Fred Day. <Read more ...>
HMCS Prince Robert makes fast at Holt's Wharf. (see also http://gwulo.com/node/28372) <Read more ...>
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