Lord Mountbatten speaking to Indian troops, WW2
Aug. 08, 1979 - Lord Mountbatten killed by IRA Bomb while out fishing Lord Mountbaten, 79, was killed yesterday when a 50lb bomb planted in his boat by the IRA blasted the 29ft Shw V, out of the water, three other members of the family died and also a crewman. It happened just after the boat had left Mullaghmore Harbour, Co Sligo, Ireland on a fishing trip. Photo shows Lord Mountbatten seen addressing Indian troops who were held captive by the Japanese after his forces had liberated Singapore in 1945
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