QE2 leaves Southampton for Falklands

Title

QE2 leaves Southampton for Falklands

Genre

News report; Interview

TX Date

13 May 1982

Year of production

1982

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Duration

00:01:57

Description

Report on the departure of the QE2 from Southampton, carrying British troops to the Falkland Islands. Defence Secretary, John Nott and Chairman of Cunard Line, Lord Victor Matthews comment. Male reporter not identified.

Contributors

John Nott; Victor Matthews

Keywords

Armed forces; UK; Southampton; Falklands War (1982); Falkland Islands; Navy; Ships; Wars (events); Ocean liners; QE2

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