Sunday Nostalgia
Arrival of the Duke of Kent at Atkinson Field (now Cheddi Jagan International Airport) in May, 1966. This was the Guard of Honour by the Guyana Defence Force. Among those in photo are Commander Captain V St Williams, Subaltern Second Lieutenant Carl Morgan, Lieutenant Colonel RJ Pope and Guyanese ADC to the Duke  Second Lieutenant VI Boodhoo. The GDF ceremonial uniform on display for the first time). The Duke was welcomed by Premier Burnham and the Governor Sir Richard Luyt.
Arrival of the Duke of Kent at Atkinson Field (now Cheddi Jagan International Airport) in May, 1966. This was the Guard of Honour by the Guyana Defence Force. Among those in photo are Commander Captain V St Williams, Subaltern Second Lieutenant Carl Morgan, Lieutenant Colonel RJ Pope and Guyanese ADC to the Duke Second Lieutenant VI Boodhoo. The GDF ceremonial uniform on display for the first time). The Duke was welcomed by Premier Burnham and the Governor Sir Richard Luyt.
The farewell parade of the British Guiana Volunteer Force in May, 1966.
The farewell parade of the British Guiana Volunteer Force in May, 1966.
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