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Old 12-08-2009, 04:05
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Default HMA Squadron Cruises 1936/1937
Had heaps of these long ago but can only find four now.
The originals are on photo paper and about postcard size.

Interesting pieces of memorabillia and often useful in tracing ship movements.

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Thank you very much for letting us see these.
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Excellent cruise cards.............hope you find the rest !!!!

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