Hinchcliffe Collection: End of British Rule in Aden 1967

This film is held by the British Empire & Commonwealth Museum (ID: 2002/069/001).

Synopsis

Film shows diplomatic life in Aden in 1967 at the end of British rule. Also includes military manoeuvres, and ends with sequences of the diplomatic staff making a bonfire of documents marked "Top Secret".

Also further footage of various places in Africa, and family shots.

Production / Donor Details: Film taken by Mr. Hinchcliffe, who was in the diplomatic service in Aden, Tanzania and Zambia (where he was High Commissioner 1990-93)

 

Titles

  • Hinchcliffe Collection: End of British Rule in Aden 1967 (Archive)
Series Title:
Hinchcliffe Collection
 

Technical Data

Year:
1967
Running Time:
Aden approx 60 minutes
Film Gauge (Format):
VHS
Sound:
Mute
 

Production Credits

Production Details
See synopsis