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Royal Naval Covers Series three No 35

dated 2 April 1996

Commemorating the rededication of the Type 42 Guided Missile Destroyer HMS Birmingham on Tuesday 2nd April 1996 at Portsmouth Naval Base.

Signed by the following :-  CDR. W C EVANS BSc , MNI M Mgt.RN, CO Birmingham

Lady Diana Empson, Ships sponsor, wife AD Empson

CDR Sir Richard Knowles Deputy Lord Mayor

LT. Col. N G Smith OC.The Queens Royal Hussars

Capt D J Bradby RN 2nd Captain HMS Birmingham