Farewell Salute for Earl Mountbatten

Admiral Earl Mountbatten is honored by General Alfred M Gunther for his NATO services. He receives a commemorative scroll as he relinquishes his Mediterranean command to become Britain's First Sea Lord, a position once held by his father. Field Marshall Montgomery reviews a photograph of Mountbatten's earlier farewell in Malta, where he was escorted by admirals from six nations. The island and fleet salute Mountbatten, highlighting his popularity and distinguished naval career.

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