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QE2 returns home to Southampton. Union Jacks are festooned on cars, draped on shoulders
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QE2 returns home to Southampton. Union Jacks are festooned on cars, draped on shoulders
QE2 returns home to Southampton. Union Jacks are festooned on cars, draped on shoulders, waved on sticks. Southampton gives a " Three Cheers" welcome to the QE2 luxury liner turned trooper returning from war. Aboard is her precious cargo, the 700 survivors from the HMS Coventry, Ardent and Antelope, sunk in the battle for the Falklands. 11th June 1982
Charlie Ley
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
Southampton
England
DM 82 3119 15B
Media ID 21822104
© Mirrorpix
Cruise Liner Cunard Falklands Hampshire Liner Quayside Queen Elizabeth 2 Returning Ship Southampton Troops 1982
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This print captures the heartfelt moment when the iconic QE2 luxury liner returns home to Southampton. The atmosphere is electric as Union Jacks adorn cars, drape over shoulders, and wave proudly on sticks. It is a patriotic spectacle that symbolizes the unity and resilience of the British people. The significance of this homecoming becomes even more poignant when we learn about the precious cargo aboard the QE2. On this historic day, she carries 700 survivors from three war-stricken ships - HMS Coventry, Ardent, and Antelope - all sunk during the intense battle for the Falklands. These brave soldiers are finally returning to safety after enduring unimaginable hardships. The date etched in history is June 11th, 1982; a time marked by conflict and turmoil. Yet amidst these challenging circumstances, Southampton stands united in giving a resounding "Three Cheers" welcome to their trooper-turned-liner. This image serves as a powerful reminder of compassion and solidarity during times of war. Photographer Charlie Ley has masterfully captured not only an extraordinary event but also an era defined by its struggles and triumphs. As we gaze upon this snapshot frozen in time, it evokes emotions of pride for our nation's heroes and gratitude for their safe return. Memory Lane Prints allows us to relive these significant moments through their collection of timeless photographs like this one – reminders that history lives on through images that tell stories beyond words or descriptions alone.
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