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Fleet Air Arm Collection

Background imageFleet Air Arm Collection: Ships Royal Nany Aircraft Carrier HMS Victorious 1959 Royal Navy

Ships Royal Nany Aircraft Carrier HMS Victorious 1959 Royal Navy. Aircraft Carrier HMS Victorious with her complement of Scimitars and Sea Venoms on her deck © Mirrorpix

Background imageFleet Air Arm Collection: Royal Navy Ships HMS Invincible Aircraft Carrier sailing in the Northern Atlantic

Royal Navy Ships HMS Invincible Aircraft Carrier sailing in the Northern Atlantic October 1985

Background imageFleet Air Arm Collection: A Fleet Air Arm Sea Harrier prepares to take off from the flight deck of HMS Invincible

A Fleet Air Arm Sea Harrier prepares to take off from the flight deck of HMS Invincible October 1985

Background imageFleet Air Arm Collection: Fleet Air Arm Supermarine Scimitar and Fairey Gannet aircraft on the flight deck of

Fleet Air Arm Supermarine Scimitar and Fairey Gannet aircraft on the flight deck of the Royal Navy Aircraft carrier The Ark Royal March 1965

Background imageFleet Air Arm Collection: HMS Eagle The Royal Navy

HMS Eagle The Royal Navy

Background imageFleet Air Arm Collection: HMS Ark Royal Aircraft Carrier March 1965 A Supermarine Scimitar is prepared before

HMS Ark Royal Aircraft Carrier March 1965 A Supermarine Scimitar is prepared before bing raised on to the flight deck of the Royal Navy Aircraft carrier The Ark Royal © Mirrorpix

Background imageFleet Air Arm Collection: Britains newest Aircraft Carrier HMS Hermes undergoing a speed trial 1959

Britains newest Aircraft Carrier HMS Hermes undergoing a speed trial 1959

Background imageFleet Air Arm Collection: Mechanics working on the British Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Argus inside the hangar

Mechanics working on the British Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Argus inside the hangar after it had completed 25 years of continuous service with the Royal Navy. September 1943

Background imageFleet Air Arm Collection: A Fairey Swordfish torpedo bomber aircraft flying in the Sunderland International Airshow

A Fairey Swordfish torpedo bomber aircraft flying in the Sunderland International Airshow. 04/08/1996

Background imageFleet Air Arm Collection: A Westland Lynx helicopter, operated by the Royal Navy. Circa : 1992

A Westland Lynx helicopter, operated by the Royal Navy. Circa : 1992

Background imageFleet Air Arm Collection: One of the girls from the Billy Smarts Circus stretches her legs on the fight deck of

One of the girls from the Billy Smarts Circus stretches her legs on the fight deck of the aircraft carrier during a performance for the crew

Background imageFleet Air Arm Collection: McDonnell Douglas Phantom FG1 (F-4K) of 892 Naval Air Sqd waits as a Blackburn Buccaneer

McDonnell Douglas Phantom FG1 (F-4K) of 892 Naval Air Sqd waits as a Blackburn Buccaneer of 809 NAS of the Royal Navys Fleet Air Arm is launched with the steam catapault on board the Aircaft Carrier

Background imageFleet Air Arm Collection: Some fighters of an Eastern escort carrier make their first kill on board HMS Empress at

Some fighters of an Eastern escort carrier make their first kill on board HMS Empress at sea in the Pacific during the Second world War

Background imageFleet Air Arm Collection: Skua planes of the Fleet Air Arm attack oil tanks and the jetty at Dolvik, near Bergen

Skua planes of the Fleet Air Arm attack oil tanks and the jetty at Dolvik, near Bergen, Norway. August 1940

Background imageFleet Air Arm Collection: The Fairey Swordfish biplane torpedo bomber, operated by the Fleet Air Arm of the Royal

The Fairey Swordfish biplane torpedo bomber, operated by the Fleet Air Arm of the Royal Navy, in flight during the Second World War. Circa 1944

Background imageFleet Air Arm Collection: 'Deck landing'training of Fleet Air Arm pilots at a Royal Naval Air Station

"Deck landing"training of Fleet Air Arm pilots at a Royal Naval Air Station
" Deck landing" training of Fleet Air Arm pilots at a Royal Naval Air Station. Photo shows: Pilots scramble. Naval Swordfish ranged on the deck at a naval shore station for immediate take

Background imageFleet Air Arm Collection: Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm pilots in training exercises during the Second World War

Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm pilots in training exercises during the Second World War. Picture shows: Wheeling out the torpedo to be fitted to their aircraft. March 1941

Background imageFleet Air Arm Collection: Picture taken on board the British Escort carrier Campania during a recent British convoy

Picture taken on board the British Escort carrier Campania during a recent British convoy to and from Russia when a U-boat was sunk

Background imageFleet Air Arm Collection: Royal navy Fleet Air Arm shatter enemy convoy. 27th November 1944

Royal navy Fleet Air Arm shatter enemy convoy. 27th November 1944. Taken from one of the attacking Barracudas of HMS Implacable during a fleet air arm strike on a southbound convoy off the coast of

Background imageFleet Air Arm Collection: Looking down on Lodingen Harbour, Norway as (left) a tanker receives a direct hit

Looking down on Lodingen Harbour, Norway as (left) a tanker receives a direct hit, four supply ships are set on fire and (in background near shore) an auxiliary vessel is left blazing

Background imageFleet Air Arm Collection: The small supply vessel (in foreground) well on fire and being beached; in centre

The small supply vessel (in foreground) well on fire and being beached; in centre, the troopship running ashore on fire with the armed trawler hiding under her smoke

Background imageFleet Air Arm Collection: Fleet Air Arm shatter enemy convoy. 27th November 1944. Taken from one of

Fleet Air Arm shatter enemy convoy. 27th November 1944. Taken from one of the attacking barracudas of HMS Implacable during a fleet air arm strike on a southbound convoy off the coast of Norway

Background imageFleet Air Arm Collection: Royal navy Fleet Air Arm attack shipping off Statlandet

Royal navy Fleet Air Arm attack shipping off Statlandet. 12th September 1944, On board the escort carrier HMS Trumpeter, when with other naval aircraft operating from HMS Furious her aircraft

Background imageFleet Air Arm Collection: Fleet Air Arm shatter enemy convoy on 27th November from one of the attacking Barracuda

Fleet Air Arm shatter enemy convoy on 27th November from one of the attacking Barracuda flighter planes of the British RoyalNavy aircraft carrier HMS Implacable during a strike on a southbound enemy

Background imageFleet Air Arm Collection: Picture taken on board the British Escort carrier Campania during a recent British convoy

Picture taken on board the British Escort carrier Campania during a recent British convoy to and from Russia when a U-boat was sunk

Background imageFleet Air Arm Collection: Picture shows; The flying insignia of the British Fleet Air Arm showing top to bottom

Picture shows; The flying insignia of the British Fleet Air Arm showing top to bottom: 1. Pilots Wings, 2. Observers Wings, 3. Air Gunners Wings. November 1943

Background imageFleet Air Arm Collection: First photographs of the Navys successful surprise raid on Sabang

First photographs of the Navys successful surprise raid on Sabang and Lhenga airfields in Northern Sumatra at dawn on 19th April 1944

Background imageFleet Air Arm Collection: Fairey Swordfish planes launch from the flight deck of the Royal Navy Aircraft Carrier

Fairey Swordfish planes launch from the flight deck of the Royal Navy Aircraft Carrier HMS Ark Royal during the Second World War. Circa 1941

Background imageFleet Air Arm Collection: Squadron of Fairey Swordfish planes prepare to launch from the flight deck of the Royal

Squadron of Fairey Swordfish planes prepare to launch from the flight deck of the Royal Navy Aircraft Carrier HMS Ark Royal during the Second World War. Circa 1941

Background imageFleet Air Arm Collection: Japanese Suicide Pilots Fail Against British Pacific Fleet Carriers

Japanese Suicide Pilots Fail Against British Pacific Fleet Carriers. It has now been revealed that during two months of strikes by ships of the British Pacific Fleet against the Sakishama Islands

Background imageFleet Air Arm Collection: Japanese Suicide Pilots attack British Pacific Fleet Carriers

Japanese Suicide Pilots attack British Pacific Fleet Carriers. Firefighters busy on board one of H.M. Carriers of the British Pacific Fleet after a Japanese suicide plane had crash-landed

Background imageFleet Air Arm Collection: Training of pilots for Naval aircraft. Two bearded instructors at an Naval air base

Training of pilots for Naval aircraft. Two bearded instructors at an Naval air base station. 12th March 1941

Background imageFleet Air Arm Collection: Fleet Air Arm in US. Man and machines of the Fleet Air Arm in the United States

Fleet Air Arm in US. Man and machines of the Fleet Air Arm in the United States. (Picture) A Grumman Hellcat of the R.N. springs into the air at Roosevelt Field, Long Island, New York

Background imageFleet Air Arm Collection: Fleet Air Arm Shatter Enemy Convoy. Picture taken from one of the attacking

Fleet Air Arm Shatter Enemy Convoy. Picture taken from one of the attacking Barracudas during a Fleet Air Arm strike on a southbound enemy convoy off the coast of Norway

Background imageFleet Air Arm Collection: The flying insignia of the British Fleet Air Arm showing (top to bottom) 1, Pilots wings

The flying insignia of the British Fleet Air Arm showing (top to bottom) 1, Pilots wings. 2, Observers wings 3, Gunners wings. 25th November 1943

Background imageFleet Air Arm Collection: The Fairey Firefly is a new Royal Navy fighter. reconnaissance aircraft

The Fairey Firefly is a new Royal Navy fighter. reconnaissance aircraft. Its span is 44 and a half feet its length 37 feet and its height 13 feet 7 ins

Background imageFleet Air Arm Collection: A plane from HMS Furious passing over the aircraft carrier while manoeuvering to alight

A plane from HMS Furious passing over the aircraft carrier while manoeuvering to alight on the landing deck during exercises off the North Coast of Africa

Background imageFleet Air Arm Collection: The Royal Navy demonstrates its skill to the Royal Air Force as a party of RAF officers

The Royal Navy demonstrates its skill to the Royal Air Force as a party of RAF officers watch a Sea Fury make a successful landing on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier HMS Illustrious July 1951

Background imageFleet Air Arm Collection: HMS Hermes, the Royal Navys first purpose built aircraft carrier

HMS Hermes, the Royal Navys first purpose built aircraft carrier, seen here at a fleet review. 28th July 1928

Background imageFleet Air Arm Collection: Royal Indian Navy hunts Japanese off Arakan Coast. (Picture

Royal Indian Navy hunts Japanese off Arakan Coast. (Picture) As towns along the Kaladan river Arakan are liberated villagers row out to greet our ships flying the Burma flag. 30th January 1945

Background imageFleet Air Arm Collection: British Naval Factory a Float. Typical young E. R. A at work in the light machine

British Naval Factory a Float. Typical young E. R. A at work in the light machine
British Naval Factory a Float. Typical young E.R.A at work in the light machine shop of destroyer depot ship. The type of man whose constant work helps keep the British Fleet at sea

Background imageFleet Air Arm Collection: Might be a workshop in any big factory ashore, but it is the list machine shop of a

Might be a workshop in any big factory ashore, but it is the list machine shop of a British destroyer depot ship. These men make a variety of small requirements for destroyers

Background imageFleet Air Arm Collection: (Picture shows) The four pilots of a section of a Hellcat fighter squadron serving with

(Picture shows) The four pilots of a section of a Hellcat fighter squadron serving with the East Indies Fleet. This picture was taken just after they landed

Background imageFleet Air Arm Collection: (Picture shows) This sub-flight of a fighter Squadron in the Royal Navy were photographed

(Picture shows) This sub-flight of a fighter Squadron in the Royal Navy were photographed immediately after landing on their carrier rolling a kill

Background imageFleet Air Arm Collection: Oldham seaman John Higgins, top, on HMS Ocean, December 1956. For MEN Media Titles

Oldham seaman John Higgins, top, on HMS Ocean, December 1956. For MEN Media Titles

Background imageFleet Air Arm Collection: Sea trials of the Blackburn Shark fitted with floats off the Yorkshire coast close to

Sea trials of the Blackburn Shark fitted with floats off the Yorkshire coast close to the Blackburn works at Brough. April 1935

Background imageFleet Air Arm Collection: British Naval Parseval airship later known as Naval Airship No 4 seen here on the 30th

British Naval Parseval airship later known as Naval Airship No 4 seen here on the 30th June 1913. HM Airship No 4 was the first British aircraft to fly an operational patrol of the First World War

Background imageFleet Air Arm Collection: A big range of aircraft parked at the forward end of the flight deck of HMS Illustrious

A big range of aircraft parked at the forward end of the flight deck of HMS Illustrious after landing on completion of an exercise in the Indian Ocean

Background imageFleet Air Arm Collection: Fairey Swordfish armed with eight '60 lb'RP-3 rockets

Fairey Swordfish armed with eight "60 lb"RP-3 rockets
Fairey Swordfish armed with eight " 60 lb" RP-3 rockets

Background imageFleet Air Arm Collection: HMS Eagle seen here on exercise in the Mediterranean launching her Skyraider AEW 1

HMS Eagle seen here on exercise in the Mediterranean launching her Skyraider AEW 1 aircraft. 2nd May 1954

Background imageFleet Air Arm Collection: A Royal Navy Fairey Firefly carrier-borne fighter aircraft

A Royal Navy Fairey Firefly carrier-borne fighter aircraft and anti-submarine aircraft of the Fleet Air Arm at the Sunderland International Airshow. 04/08/1996

Background imageFleet Air Arm Collection: Six Royal Navy, Fleet Air Arm, Westland Wessex MK5 helicopters of 700v Squadron

Six Royal Navy, Fleet Air Arm, Westland Wessex MK5 helicopters of 700v Squadron. May, 1964

Background imageFleet Air Arm Collection: A Royal Navy Westland Wessex helicopter lands on the sportsfield of the Royal Grammar

A Royal Navy Westland Wessex helicopter lands on the sportsfield of the Royal Grammar School, Newcastle. 22/09/1972

Background imageFleet Air Arm Collection: Two variants of the De Havilland Vampire in RAF colours. Circa: 01 / 08 / 1998

Two variants of the De Havilland Vampire in RAF colours. Circa: 01 / 08 / 1998
Two variants of the De Havilland Vampire in RAF colours. Circa: 01/08/1998

Background imageFleet Air Arm Collection: A Royal Navy Westland Wasp anti-submarine helicopter takes off from the frigate

A Royal Navy Westland Wasp anti-submarine helicopter takes off from the frigate, HMS Gurkha, at the Newcastle quayside. 29/03/1971

Background imageFleet Air Arm Collection: A Royal Navy Westland Lynx helicopter carrying the Mayor of Sunderland

A Royal Navy Westland Lynx helicopter carrying the Mayor of Sunderland, Councillor Len Harper, lands on the deck of HMS Arrow. 12/03/1980

Background imageFleet Air Arm Collection: A Royal Navy Westland Sea King helicopter which landed at Kenton School so the crew could

A Royal Navy Westland Sea King helicopter which landed at Kenton School so the crew could give careers advice to pupils. 27/09/1995

Background imageFleet Air Arm Collection: A Royal Navy Westland Wessex helicopter gives a demonstration to the pupils of Monkseaton

A Royal Navy Westland Wessex helicopter gives a demonstration to the pupils of Monkseaton Grammar School. 17/09/1974

Background imageFleet Air Arm Collection: Four Royal Navy Sea King helicopters and three Sea Harriers in flight

Four Royal Navy Sea King helicopters and three Sea Harriers in flight. Circa: 1992

Background imageFleet Air Arm Collection: A Royal Navy Westland Sea King helicopter, one of two based at Newcastle to protect North

A Royal Navy Westland Sea King helicopter, one of two based at Newcastle to protect North fishermen from poachers. Every day the Sea Kings - normally used for anti-submarine work - relentlessly

Background imageFleet Air Arm Collection: Two Royal Navy, Fleet Air Arm, de Havilland Sea Vixen

Two Royal Navy, Fleet Air Arm, de Havilland Sea Vixens display air to air refuelling at the 1962 Farnborough Airshow preview day. 3rd September 1962

Background imageFleet Air Arm Collection: Canal Zone 1952 The Aircraft Carrier HMS Vengence passes through the Suez Canal

Canal Zone 1952 The Aircraft Carrier HMS Vengence passes through the Suez Canal on route to the Far East with British troops guarding the banks

Background imageFleet Air Arm Collection: Suez Crisis 1956 Friends and relatives wave goodbye as the aircraft carrier HMS

Suez Crisis 1956 Friends and relatives wave goodbye as the aircraft carrier HMS Bulwark sails for the Medeteranean

Background imageFleet Air Arm Collection: Ships Aircraft Carrier HMS Eagle at anchor in Plymouth Sound. November 1951

Ships Aircraft Carrier HMS Eagle at anchor in Plymouth Sound. November 1951
Ships Aircraft Carrier HMS Eagle at anchor in Plymouth Sound.November 1951

Background imageFleet Air Arm Collection: Children aboard the aircraft carrier HMS Indomitable during the 1952 Navy Day

Children aboard the aircraft carrier HMS Indomitable during the 1952 Navy Day

Background imageFleet Air Arm Collection: HMS Ark Royal steaming in the English Channel taking on her Phantom aircraft

HMS Ark Royal steaming in the English Channel taking on her Phantom aircraft September 1970

Background imageFleet Air Arm Collection: Ships Aircraft Carrier New Angled Deck Trials July 1953 A US Navy Grumman G-79 F9F

Ships Aircraft Carrier New Angled Deck Trials July 1953 A US Navy Grumman G-79 F9F Panther takes off from the flight deck during trials of a new concept angled deck

Background imageFleet Air Arm Collection: Ships Royal Navy Aircraft Carrier HMS Eagle March 1952 Fleet Air Arm

Ships Royal Navy Aircraft Carrier HMS Eagle March 1952 Fleet Air Arm Supermarine Attacker F1 pilots in flight gear stand in front of one of their aircraft on the flight deck of the Aircraft Carrier

Background imageFleet Air Arm Collection: Royal Navy Aircraft Carrier HMS Victorious August 1959 steams through the Solent with

Royal Navy Aircraft Carrier HMS Victorious August 1959 steams through the Solent with Fleet Air Arm de Havilland Sea Venom and Supermarine Scimitar Aircraft on board the flight deck

Background imageFleet Air Arm Collection: The Cunard liner QEII cruises through the fleet of Royal Navy ships gather at Spithead

The Cunard liner QEII cruises through the fleet of Royal Navy ships gather at Spithead for the Queens silver jubilee review In the foreground the Aircraft Carriers HMS Ark Royal and HMS Hermes

Background imageFleet Air Arm Collection: Royal Navy 1957 The Royal Navy welcome home the Royal Yacht Britannia

Royal Navy 1957 The Royal Navy welcome home the Royal Yacht Britannia.Aircraft Carrier shown is " Audacious Class"

Background imageFleet Air Arm Collection: The Aircraft Carrier HMS Victorious arrives at Portsmouth 1961

The Aircraft Carrier HMS Victorious arrives at Portsmouth 1961

Background imageFleet Air Arm Collection: Royal Navy Ships HMS Invincible Aircraft Carrier sailing in the Northern Atlantic

Royal Navy Ships HMS Invincible Aircraft Carrier sailing in the Northern Atlantic October 1985

Background imageFleet Air Arm Collection: Pipers on board the Aircraft Carrier HMS Illustrious 1950

Pipers on board the Aircraft Carrier HMS Illustrious 1950

Background imageFleet Air Arm Collection: HMS Eagle is launched at the Harland and Wolf dockyard Belfast by Princess Elizabeth

HMS Eagle is launched at the Harland and Wolf dockyard Belfast by Princess Elizabeth

Background imageFleet Air Arm Collection: Suez Crisis 1956 The Aircraft Carrier HMS Theseus sails for the Mediterranean

Suez Crisis 1956 The Aircraft Carrier HMS Theseus sails for the Mediterranean from Portsmouth cheared on by the relatives of the soldiers and sailors

Background imageFleet Air Arm Collection: Canal Zone 1952 The Aircraft Carrier HMS Vengence passes through the Suez Canal

Canal Zone 1952 The Aircraft Carrier HMS Vengence passes through the Suez Canal on route to the Far East with British troops guarding the banks

Background imageFleet Air Arm Collection: Ships Royal Navy Aircraft Carrier HMS Campania comes in to dock at Portsmouth

Ships Royal Navy Aircraft Carrier HMS Campania comes in to dock at Portsmouth naval dockyard December 1952

Background imageFleet Air Arm Collection: HMS Eagle gets up steam whilst at anchor in Plymouth sound. November 1951

HMS Eagle gets up steam whilst at anchor in Plymouth sound. November 1951

Background imageFleet Air Arm Collection: Royal Navy Ships Aircraft Carrier HMS Victorious August 1959

Royal Navy Ships Aircraft Carrier HMS Victorious August 1959. A member of the Launch Flight Deck Crew standing over the steam catapult calls in an aircraft to line up for take off

Background imageFleet Air Arm Collection: Smoke from flares welcomes HMS Invincible return to Portsmouth from the Falklands

Smoke from flares welcomes HMS Invincible return to Portsmouth from the Falklands. September 1982

Background imageFleet Air Arm Collection: HMS Ark Royal Aircraft Carrier March 1965 Fleet Air Arm Supermarine Scimitar

HMS Ark Royal Aircraft Carrier March 1965 Fleet Air Arm Supermarine Scimitar aircraft parked on the flight deck of the Royal Navy Aircraft carrier The Ark Royal

Background imageFleet Air Arm Collection: Suez Crisis 1956 The Aircraft Carrier HMS Ocean adds Port Said to the roll of

Suez Crisis 1956 The Aircraft Carrier HMS Ocean adds Port Said to the roll of Battle Honours displayed on its flight deck. The ship has just docked in Devonport after returning from Suez

Background imageFleet Air Arm Collection: Aircraft Carrier HMS Implacable July 1949 during the Western union Exercises

Aircraft Carrier HMS Implacable July 1949 during the Western union Exercises follows in convoy behind a Royal Navy Destroyer



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