Burma Celebrates Independence (1948)

Rangoon, Burma. The formal handing over ceremony in Rangoon, Burmese celebrating independence. LS. The British flag being lowered for the last time in Burma. LS. Burmese flag being raised. MS. Spectators. LS. A march past of Burmese troops. MS. A march past of British troops. MS. Former British Governor, Sir Hubert Rance with the Burmese Prime Minister Thankin Nu. MS. & CU. Burmese people, small group. MS. Burmese people looking down from a balcony. LS. The governor’s party arriving on the landing stage. LS. Governor inspecting Guard of Honour. CU. Royal marines aboard HMS Birmingham. CU. Nameplate HMS Birmingham. LS. Governor and party saying goodbye. MS. Governor and party coming aboard ship and greeting the Captain, the wife follows. MS. Governor takes the salute, swing to marines. LS. Hoisting the flag. MS. Governor, pan up to stern of ship and flag. MS. The ship leaving the quay and the Governor waving goodbye. CU. Buddha idol. LS. Burmese canoe paddling across stream slowly. LS. Schwedegon Pagoda. CU