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The Marine Swift being craned at the Museum's old location at a fort in Eastney
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Another view of the bow of the craft while being craned
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An excellent side view of the Marine Swift shows the clean lines of the craft
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Surprisingly small, the craft was apparently underpowered and difficult to handle
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The author, Chris Potter, standing in front of the Marine Swift as she is now in the barn at Portchester (note the Cushioncraft CC.7 behind)
 

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