The 1947 National League Division Three was the inaugural season of British speedway's National League Division Three.
With several new teams joining British Speedway in 1947, a third league tier was created for the first time and Eastbourne Eagles won the title in their first season of league speedway.
Despite winning the title at their first attempt they were forced to close down due to a petrol ban enforced at their Arlington Stadium. They decided to transfer their team to Hastings Saxons and at the beginning of 1948 the Speedway Control Board granted a licence to Hastings to stage speedway.
Eastbourne would not compete again in the league until they joined the Southern Area League in 1954.
In 1947, Arlington Stadium would host some car and kart racing, including a Holland v France International Match.
1. Eastbourne Eagles in 1947
The Eastbourne Eagles have a proud and illustrious heritage of speedway and now we take a look back at when the Eagles won the title in their season of speedway. Photo: Leslie Downer
2. Un-named Eagles Rider in 1947
An un-named Eagles Rider in 1947 Photo: Leslie Downer
3. ''Up The Eagles'' - Eastbourne Eagles celebrating their league win in 1947
''Up The Eagles'' - Eastbourne Eagles celebrating their league win in 1947 Photo: Leslie Downer
4. The Un-named team captain of the Eagles in 1947
The Un-named team captain of the Eagles in 1947 Photo: Leslie Downer