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1939 The H.M.S. Formidable is launched in Ireland
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2:11Now PlayingDate: 21st August 1939
Location: Ireland
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
SLATE INFORMATION: Runaway Launch of H.M.S. Formidable
NORTHERN IRELAND: Belfast:
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AIRCRAFT CARRIERS H.M.S.Formidable launches itself at Belfast, Killing one person, well taken.
BELFAST Aircraft Carrier Formidable launches itself, v.g. Sir Kingsley & Lady Wood present, one person killed
FORMIDABLE. AIRCRAFT CARRIER. Launches itself killing person at Belfast v.g. Sir Kingsley & Lady Wood present
NAVAL Aircraft carrier Formidable launches itself at Belfast, v.g. Sir Kingsley & Lady Wood present one person killed
Navy - Ceremonial; Ulster
Kingsley Wood, boats, harbour, ship, accident
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