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In this short extract from his interview, John talks about his action stations onboard HMS Belfast on an Arctic convoy.

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John Seares

John Seares talks in detail about his service onboard the Royal Navy light cruiser, HMS Belfast. It’s a fascinating account that features Arctic Convoys and the ship’s involvement on D-Day. John has some amazing photos of the Belfast in the frozen arctic.
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