Independence Day In India (1947)

Unissued / unused material. Independence celebrations in Karachi, Pakistan (formerly India). Arrival of Field Marshal Claud Auchinlech Supreme Commander of Indian and Pakistan armed forces at Mauripur airport, Karachi. MS the military secretary to Governor General of Pakistan, Lt Gul Hassan and other officers waiting at Mauripur airport. CU Auchinleck being received by Hassan and being introduced to waiting officers. CU of Auchinleck. Various shots of him with officers. Lord Louis Mountbatten’s arrival at Mauripur airport. MS government officers waiting to receive the Mountbattens. Various shots Lord and Lady Mountbatten being received and shaking hands with Colonel E. J. Birnie, Military Secretary to Governor General of Pakistan and others. CU Mountbattens getting into their car and driving away. CU the nose of the Viceroy’s plane showing name and Union Jack. The Power Transfer ceremony at the Assembly Hall, Karachi, on Thurs. Aug. 14th 1947. MS guests alighting from car. MS Governor