ZUM4846872: May 16, 1953 - During maneuvers, an American jet fighter, F-89, collided with a transport vehicle, G-82. At least five people were killed, and police, Red Cross, and firemen assisted at the scene. American MPs arrived at the scene shortly thereafter. The pilot of the jet fighter lost both of his legs. Pictured is the unlucky crash site in Helmsbach. / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4847092: May 18, 1953 - Queen of Tonga arrives for coronation.: Queen Salote of Tonga - the 20-stone 6 ft. 3ins. ruler from the South Seas, arrived in London today - to wait the Coronation. She is the only person in the British Commonwealth, apart from members of the Royal Family - who is entitles to be addressed “Your Majesty”. Queen Salote is to be a guest of the Government at St. James's Palace / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4847358: May 20, 1953 - First rehearsal of the combined Coronation Choir. Conducted at St. Margaret? s Westminster? The Coronation Choir, formed of the choirs of the Abbey, St. Paul? s Cathedral; St. George? s Windsor; Eron College, the Commonwealth and others, had their first combined rehearsal at St. Margaret? s, Westminster this evening. They were conducted by Dr. William McKie. Keystone Photo Shows: Dr. William McKie conducting the Coronation Choir at St. Margaret? s this evening. JSS/Keystone / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4846793: May 16, 1953 - Royal Windsor Horse Show... Youngsters Shelter From The Rain: Photo Shows Three young riders takes shelters from the rain during the Royal Windsor Horse show at Home Park.. They are L-R: Anne Hampton (10); Elizabeth Reid (12) and Christopher Reid (9) all of Epsom. / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4873103: Aug. 14, 1953 - Gordon Pirie leaves for Norway: Gordon Pirie, Britain's cross-country champion, world record holder at six-miles, and the man who shock the athletic world last Saturday when he won the mile race at the White City, left London this morning for a holiday in Norway - a holiday that takes in four races at 1,500 metres (twice) 2,000 and 3,000 metres / Bridgeman Images