Launching In HMS Hermes (1953)

Unused / unissued material. Launching of HMS Hermes, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria. L/S workman greasing the slipway. Various shots from under stern looking at twin rudders. L/S stern and slipway. L/S nameplate: “Hermes“. Various shots bows and launching platform. L/S half way down slipway of the launch. L/S aircraft carrier in the water. M/S spectators. L/S tugs taking Hermes away to fitting out basin. Various L/Ss of Lady Clementine Churchill arriving for launch. We see the champagne bot