Return of the QE2

Title

Return of the QE2

Genre

News report; Interview; Music; Special

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1982

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Duration

00:32:54

Description

Report on the return to Britain of the QE2, carrying troops home from the Falkland Islands. Speakers include Captain Sam (James) Salt of the destroyed HMS Sheffield; Captain Douglas Ridley of the QE2; unidentified relatives of disembarking troops and civilian crew members; crew member John Mercer(?); Martin Lewes(?), Jim Kelly. Marine band plays throughout. One reporter is Christopher Peacock; main male reporter not identified; interviewers are Anthony Carthew and John Turker(?). Clip begins with news that Israel and Lebanon have agreed a ceasefire.

Contributors

Sam Salt; Anthony Carthew; Douglas Ridley; Christopher Peacock; John Mercer(?); John Turker(?); Jim Kelly; Martin Lewes(?)

Keywords

Israel; Weather; Armed forces; UK; Sailors; Southampton; Hampshire; Peacemaking; Lebanon; Falklands War (1982); Argentina; Falkland Islands; Warships; Family; Navy; Ships; Soldiers; Casualties; Wars (events); Ocean liners; Volunteers; HMS Coventry; HMS Sheffield; QE2

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