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Launching H.M.S. Eagle - 19th March, 1946, 1947. Creator: Unknown
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Launching H.M.S. Eagle - 19th March, 1946, 1947. Creator: Unknown
Launching H.M.S. Eagle - 19th March, 1946, 1947. Princess Elizabeth (future Queen Elizabeth II) launches an aircraft carrier of the Royal Navy at the Harland and Wolff shipyard in Belfast. Note BBC microphone. From "Princess Elizabeth: The Illustrated Story of Twenty-one Years in the Life of the Heir Presumptive", by Dermot Morrah. [Odhams Press Limited, London, 1947]
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This photograph captures a historic moment in British naval history as Princess Elizabeth, the future Queen Elizabeth II, launches H.M.S. Eagle, an aircraft carrier of the Royal Navy, at the Harland and Wolff shipyard in Belfast, Northern Ireland on 19th March, 1946. The young princess, dressed in a smart coat and hat, stands confidently on the platform, ready to perform the ceremonial act of breaking the bottle against the ship's bow. The anticipation and excitement of the occasion are palpable in the faces of the crowd gathered around her. The BBC microphone in the foreground serves as a reminder of the media coverage the event received, as the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) documented this significant moment for the nation. The industrial backdrop of the shipyard and the water transport in the background add to the concept of the era, highlighting the post-war industrial revival and the importance of the transport and transportation sectors. This photograph, taken in the late 1940s, is a testament to the rich history of the Royal Navy and the role of the monarchy in British life. Dermot Morrah, the author of "Princess Elizabeth: The Illustrated Story of Twenty-one Years in the Life of the Heir Presumptive," captured this image for Odhams Press Limited, providing a glimpse into the past that continues to resonate today. The launch of H.M.S. Eagle marked the beginning of a new era in naval warfare, and this photograph serves as a visual reminder of the event that brought together the people, the media, and the royalty in celebrating the future of the Royal Navy.
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