"The Fleet Is In!" 1931

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Full title reads: "Portsmouth. 'The Fleet Is In!" A sight to thrill every British heart as the grey ships of war - great & small - come to their home ports after Spring cruise."

Portsmouth, Hampshire.

Various shots of British Royal Naval warships coming in to port - possibly including...

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Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
8177
Sort Number:
31/028
Time in/Out:
01:27:07:00 / 01:30:14:00
Canister:
31/28
Film ID:
767.06
Issue Date:
06/04/1931

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