A brief introduction to the unveiling of the British Pacific Fleet Memorial by the NHSA President Lew Lind

Recorded onboard HMAS Sydney on 7^th September 1973.
Duration is 7 minutes

 

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A brief introduction to the unveiling of the British Pacific Fleet Memorial by the NHSA President Lew Lind

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