1939 King George VI and Queen Elizabeth watch blimps
April 22, 2026
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0:23Now Playing1939 King George VI and Queen Elizabeth watch blimps
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as posted by the channelDate: 17th April 1939
Location: Unknown location
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
ENGLAND: Derbyshire: Hope:
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GEORGE VI w. Queen at Hook Balloon Barrage
King, Queen, Princess, Queen Elizabeth, King George, Princess, Princess Helen of Victoria, American Ambassador, Mr. Chamberlain, balloon, blimp, hot air, Hope, parade, airsdhips
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