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1948 British military commandos perform endurance test
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Date: 28th June 1948
Location: Unspecified
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
SLATE INFORMATION: Endurance Test off the Coast of Cornwall
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COMMANDOES 3 marine commandoes spend 7 days in open boat for purposes of research off coast of Cornwall. Lieut Potts (in charge) seen dishing out rations of sweets to other two men. Coming in after 7 days and crowd gathered to greet them.
ENDURANCE TEST 3 Marine Commandoes spend 7 days in Open boat for the purpose of research. Lieut. Potts seen handing out the rations of sweets to the other two men. Finally, the come ashore under their own steam amid cheering crowds
MILITARY BRITISH 3 Marine Commandos in open boat for 7 days in endurance test off the coast of Cornwall. Seen in boat. Lieut. Potts handing out rations of sweets to men in boat. Seen coming in after end of 7 days. Coming into shore and being cheered by gathering crowd - drinking tea
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