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Exteriors before, during & just after Launch


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Hull 736 / Q4 on the slipway of John Browns shipyard in Clydebank.

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London Gallery brochure


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Original 1969 QE2 London Gallery catalogue from John Little's collection.

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Exterior - Fitting out & Trials


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Photos of QE2's exterior before she entered service

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Completed Original Interiors


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Photos of her wonderful original interiors.

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Marketing & Media Coverage


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Interiors during construction


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QE2 Story Slide Collection


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Box of slides acquired by Rob Lightbody for the forum in May 2019. All photos are © The QE2 Story

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Brian Price Photo Collection


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QE2 Technical Trials December 23rd 1968 to 2nd January 1969


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Youngesteverpassenger collection


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5 files, last one added on May 24, 2024
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