Aerial view, British and Portuguese naval celebrations

Aug. 08, 1960 - RAF joins Portuguese Naval Celebrations: Three RAF Shackleton long range maritime reconnaissance aircraft flew overhead yesterday (Sunday Aug. 7) as warships from many maritime powers passed in review past the promontory of Sagres in the Bay of Lagos in Portugal during celebrations to commemorate the 5th century of the death of Prince Henry the Navigator. The Shackletons were from No. 224 Squadron (Wing Comm. B. Lewin, DFC). based at Gibraltar. The RAF was represented at the ceremonies by the AOC in Chief RAF Coastal Command, Air Marshal Sir Edward Chilton, who is also NATO Air Commander in Chief, Eastern Atlantic Area. Prince Henry the Navigator was born in 1394 and is known as the founder of Portuguese maritime power. Photo shows warships from many maritime powers steaming past in salute during the celebrations to mark the 5th centenary of the death of Prince Henry the Navigator. (Picture taken by a RAF Shackleton from Gibraltar which took part in the flypast)

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1394 Algarve Centenary Ceremonies Chilton Commemorate Commemoration Flew Gibraltar Joins Lagos Nato Navigator Overhead Passed Promontory Reconnaissance Represented Review Sagres Shackleton Steamed Warships

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