Excerpts from the first half of this spectacular event direct from the arena, Earls Court, London.
Drill without Commands by the Queen's Colour Squadron of the Royal Air Force
Musical Drive by the King's Troop, Royal Horse Artillery
Window Ladder and Rope Climbing by the Royal Navy
'Air Defence Goes Into Action' by the Royal Air Force Fighter Command
Massed Bands and Pipes of the Brigade of Gurkhas and in the Bandstand:
Musicians of the King's Own Royal Border Regiment