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1949 RN hosts children's party on HMS Superb
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0:47Now PlayingDate: 25th July 1949
Location: Eastbourne, England, U.K
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
ENGLAND: Eastbourne: East Sussex:
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CHILDREN Children seen swinging etc.
EASTBOURNE Sailors dressed as buccaneers take children aboard H.M.S. Superb for party. Cruiser had been turned into fairground with children thoroughly enjoying themselves
NAVAL BRITISH Sailors dressed as buccaneers take children aboard cruiser superb for party. Shop had been turned into fairground
H.M.S. SUPERB Sailors dressed as buccaneers take children to party aboard the Superb. Cruiser turned into fairground and shot of the children enjoying the fun
Navy - Active
swing, ship, slide, amusement ride, fair, fun, costume, pirate, pirates,
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