Fly-past during National Day Parade, 1984 : general view [2]



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09 Aug 1984

Photographed By Kouo, Shang-Wei, 1924-1988

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This photograph shows the National Day Parade (NDP), being held at the Padang in 1984. Aeroplanes flying in formation across the sky are part of the fly-past for the NDP celebrations, while contingents bearing flags and banners, take their positions on the parade ground. Buildings like the DBS Building, OCBC Centre, Singapore Cricket Club, and the Former Supreme Court form the city skyline. Physical dimensions of original: 35 mm. Title devised by Library staff.


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National Day (Singapore)--Photographs

Singapore--Anniversaries, etc.--Photographs

Formation flying-- Singapore--Photographs

Parades--Singapore--Photographs

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National celebrations

National Day

National Day Parade

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All rights reserved, Family of Kouo Shang-Wei and National Library Board Singapore 2007

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