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1937 Launch of the Ark Royal aircraft carrier at Birkenhead

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Date: 13th April 1937

Location: England, United Kingdom

Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)

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SLATE INFORMATION: Launch of L3,000,000 "Ark Royal"

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"ARK ROYAL" - Aircraft Carrier Launched at Birkenhead by Lady Hoare

HOARE, Sir Samuel & Lady Lady Hoare w. Sir S. Hoare launched "Ark Royal"

Navy - Ceremonial

Second World War, World War II, WWII, World War Two, war, christening, christen

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