Author Topic: 17th November 1975 : QE2 Checked for Bombs (IRA) (Read 1451 times)

Rob Lightbody · « **on:** Aug 09, 2015, 11:57 AM »

AP News SYND 17 11 75 QE2 CHECKED FOR BOMBS

Intense police activity around the Transatlantic liner Queen Elizabeth 2 in search for Irish Republican Army explosives and guns suspected of being smuggled in on the liner

Lynda Bradford · « **Reply #1 on:** Nov 18, 2023, 10:03 AM »

Quote from: Rob Lightbody on Aug 09, 2015, 11:57 AM

AP News SYND 17 11 75 QE2 CHECKED FOR BOMBS

Intense police activity around the Transatlantic liner Queen Elizabeth 2 in search for Irish Republican Army explosives and guns suspected of being smuggled in on the liner

The 1975 news report and film of the QE2 being searched by police and explosive experts for bombs and bomb making components is a reminder of the possibility of smuggling on the ship. Quite scary for passengers!

Queen Mary 2 17th-27th May 2015 British Isles 175YR Anniversary Started by tdicksonBoard Past Events	Replies: 2 Views: 1129	Apr 26, 2015, 07:52 PM by Rob Lightbody
First QE2 trip (11th to the 17th August 2003) Started by Thomas HypherBoard Passenger & Enthusiast Memories	Replies: 39 Views: 5780	Mar 29, 2022, 06:49 PM by June Ingram
V&A Dundee - Sunday 17th or Monday 18th February 2019 Started by Rob LightbodyBoard Past Events	Replies: 7 Views: 2528	Feb 19, 2019, 03:41 PM by pete cain

News:

Author Topic: 17th November 1975 : QE2 Checked for Bombs (IRA) (Read 1451 times)

Rob Lightbody

17th November 1975 : QE2 Checked for Bombs (IRA)

Lynda Bradford

Re: 17th November 1975 : QE2 Checked for Bombs (IRA)

Similar topics (3)