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1949 First Cruiser Squadron visits Cannes Harbor
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0:32Now PlayingDate: 31st March 1949
Location: France
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
FRANCE: Cannes:
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CANNES First Cruiser Squadron commanded by Earl Mountbatten visit Cannes. Lord Louis watching horse-jumping contest on shore
HORSES Earl Mountbatten watching horse jumping contest at Cannes
LORD AND LADY MOUNTBATTEN Commanding First Cruiser Squadron which pays goodwill visit to Cannes. Seen watching horse-jumping competition and has word of praise for winners
NAVAL BRITISH Cannes receives goodwill visit from First Cruiser Squadron under command of Earl Mountbatten. Mountbatten watching horse-jumping competitions
"NEWCASTLE", H.M.S. Seen when First Cruiser Squadron visits Cannes.
Navy - Active; Earl Mountbatten of Burma (Lord Louis Mountbatten)
ship, Admiral, jockey, equine, steeplechase
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