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Mediterranean Fleet - Summer Cruise - visit to Yugoslavia, including HMS Glasgow in Dubrovnik and Split.
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(Part 1) HMS Glasgow visits Dubrovnik. Admiral Mountbatten and senior officers leave Dubrovnik Town Hall after calling on Admiral Jerkovic (C-in-C Yugoslav Navy) and walk through the crowds of welcome. Admiral Jerkovic and the President of the People's Town Committee arrive on board HMS Glasgow and are met by Admiral Mountbatten who introduces them to Glasgow's Captain and Commander. Dubrovnik, taken from the quarterdeck. Admiral Jerkovic leaves C-in-C Med's quarters.
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(Part 2) HMS Surprise passes through the Reka-Krka Channel after visiting Prokljansko Lake; shots of Sibenik. Rear-Admiral Cerni (Yugoslav Navy) arrives on board HMS Surprise and is met by Admiral Mountbatten on the ship's arrival at Brioni. C-in-C Med inspects Yugoslav Naval Guard and is presented with a bouquet of flowers by a small girl. Inside Bella-Villa, the summer residence of Marshal Tito, Mountbatten and senior officers meet the Marshal; conference follows. Marshal Tito meets the Countess and Lady Mountbatten inside Bella-villa. Group poses on veranda. Admiral Mountbatten goes on board Yugoslav motor torpedo boat at Brioni.
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(Part 3) On a return call to Rear-Admiral Tricant at the Yugoslav Naval HQ in Split, Admiral Mountbatten inspects Yugoslav Naval Guard. Split harbour, showing HMS Glasgow and HMS Surprise. Yugoslav Guard marches away (goose-stepping) after inspection. Crowds at Split waiting to see Mountbatten and his staff returning to HMS Glasgow.