1969 Press Photo Prince Philip seen meeting tanks crews at Bovington

Prince Philip drives Chieftain and Fires Gun: Prince Philip yesterday drove a 51-ton Chieftain tank and fired its 120mm gun, when he visited the Queen's Royal Irish Hussars, of which he is Colonel-in-chief, at Bovington, Dorset. Photo shows Prince Philip seen meeting tanks crews as he walks under the huge gun barrels, whilst inspecting a line of Chieftain tanks, at Bovington yesterday.

Photo measures 10 x 8 inches.

Photo is dated 03-03-1969.

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