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The Duke of Edinburgh as a Commander (Royal Navy), HMS Magpie 1952

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The Duke of Edinburgh as a Commander (Royal Navy), HMS Magpie

British-Pathé

The Duke of Edinburgh as a Commander (Royal Navy), HMS Magpie 1952

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The Duke of Edinburgh took command of HMS Magpie in September 1950. He was promoted to Commander on 30 June 1952. This was to be his final active naval appointment. In 1953 he was appointed Admiral of the Fleet.

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