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Karen Ireland

Karen Patricia Mary Ireland, formally Course
Donald Young | David Butler
Karen was previously married to a hovercraft pilot, and shares her memories of his time at Hovertravel and the fatal accident that took place on 4th March 1972.

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Born: 1947
Cowes
Conducted: Lisa Kerley, 27th March 2019 in Yafford

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Christopher Bland, Tony Course and Karen Ireland on ...

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Recovered hovercraft being lifted out of water in Portsmouth Harbour
Karen Ireland on Transport
SRN5 in foreground and AP1.88 in background
Karen Ireland on Shipbuilding
Portrait of Karen Ireland by Julian Winslow
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