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part of "ADMIRALTY OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Royal Navy official photographer
THE ROYAL NAVY DURING THE SECOND WORLD WARA special parade at HMS COLLINGWOOD, the shore training station at Fareham, Hampshire.
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part of "ADMIRALTY OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Davies, F A (Lt)
THE ROYAL NAVY DURING THE SECOND WORLD WARThe Royal Launch, carrying HM King George VI, approaching HMS PHOEBE. The cruiser was to carry His Majesty home after the King had visited men and ships of the Home Fleet. During the visit, the King went aboard the flotilla leader HMS ONSLOW which took...
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part of "ADMIRALTY OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Hudson, F A (Lt)
NEW HOME FLEET THEATRE'S FIRST NIGHT. 18 JULY 1943, SCAPA FLOW. ADMIRAL SIR BRUCE FRASER, C-IN-C HOME FLEET OPENED A NEW HOME FLEET THEATRE AND WITH OTHER HIGH RANKING OFFICERS, WATCHED A STAGE SHOW FOLLOWED BY A FILM. THE NEW THEATRE WHICH SEATS 1,236 OFFICERS AND MEN, WAS BUILT BY THE ROYAL MARINE ENGINEERS.The Commander in Chief Admiral Sir Bruce Fraser, KBE, CB (extreme right), with Rear Admiral R L Burnett, CB, OBE, DSO, and other officers watching the cinema show from the balcony.
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part of "ADMIRALTY OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Oulds, D C (Lt)
THE ROYAL NAVY DURING THE SECOND WORLD WARHMS WARSPITE of the Eastern Fleet and Flagship of Admiral Sir James Sommerville, underway in the Indian Ocean.
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part of "ADMIRALTY OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Oulds, D C (Lt)
THE ROYAL NAVY DURING THE SECOND WORLD WARHMS FORMIDABLE, underway coastal waters.
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part of "ADMIRALTY OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Oulds, D C (Lt)
THE ROYAL NAVY DURING THE SECOND WORLD WARFour Grumman Martlets of No 888 Squadron Fleet Air Arm, based on HMS FORMIDABLE, shown in flight over the sea on active service.
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part of "ADMIRALTY OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Oulds, D C (Lt)
THE ROYAL NAVY DURING THE SECOND WORLD WARA formation of three Fairey Albacores (including the one from which the photograph was taken) of 820 Squadron, Fleet Air Arm from HMS FORMIDABLE flying over the Fleet. Two more biplanes can be seen flying in the distance.
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part of "ADMIRALTY OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Oulds, D C (Lt)
THE ROYAL NAVY DURING THE SECOND WORLD WARA formation of three Fairey Albacores of 820 Squadron, Fleet Air Arm from HMS FORMIDABLE flying over the Fleet, with two more in the background.
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part of "ADMIRALTY OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Oulds, D C (Lt)
THE ROYAL NAVY DURING THE SECOND WORLD WARA formation of nine Fairey Albacores of 820 Squadron, Fleet Air Arm from HMS FORMIDABLE flying over the Fleet.
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part of "ADMIRALTY OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Royal Navy official photographer
THE ROYAL NAVY DURING THE SECOND WORLD WARThe Royal Navy Instructional Film Unit getting ready for action on board a ship. A naval rating uses a camera on a tripod whilst another holds a clapper board for the beginning of a take. An officer and another rating hold a folder and clipboards of...
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part of "ADMIRALTY OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Mason, H A (Lt)
THE ROYAL NAVY DURING THE SECOND WORLD WARHMS GAMBIA underway at sea.
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part of "ADMIRALTY OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Oulds, D C (Lt)
THE ROYAL NAVY DURING THE SECOND WORLD WARHMS RESOLUTION and HMS FORMIDABLE of the eastern fleet sailing in the Indian Ocean.
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part of "ADMIRALTY OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Hudson, F A (Lt)
THE ROYAL NAVY DURING THE SECOND WORLD WARThe troopship PEGELBERG en route for Gibraltar as part of a huge convoy.
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part of "ADMIRALTY OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Deakin (?)
THE ROYAL NAVY DURING THE SECOND WORLD WARFormation of three Fleet Air Arm Fairey Albacores flying over Malta.
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part of "ADMIRALTY OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Davies, F A (Lt)
THE ROYAL NAVY DURING THE SECOND WORLD WARMTB 34 based at the coastal forces base HMS BEEHIVE.
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part of "ADMIRALTY OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Mason, H A (Lt)
THE ROYAL NAVY DURING THE SECOND WORLD WARHMS NAPIER underway off Port Victoria in the Seychelles.
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part of "ADMIRALTY OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Royal Navy official photographer
THE ROYAL NAVY DURING THE SECOND WORLD WARThe cruisers HMS BERWICK (foreground) and HMS LIVERPOOL in drydock at Rosyth.
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part of "ADMIRALTY OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Beadell, S J (Lt)
THE ROYAL NAVY DURING THE SECOND WORLD WARFive Fairey Barracuda torpedo bombers from Lee-on-Solent Fleet Air Arm Station in echelon formation. The Fairey Barracuda torpedo bomber is a combination of dive and torpedo bomber, and is the newest to come into service with the Fleet Air Arm.
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part of "ADMIRALTY OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Beadell, S J (Lt)
THE ROYAL NAVY DURING THE SECOND WORLD WARSix Fairey Barracuda torpedo bombers from Lee-on-Solent Fleet Air Arm Station in echelon formation. The Fairey Barracuda torpedo bomber is a combination of dive and torpedo bomber, and is the newest to come into service with the Fleet Air Arm.
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part of "ADMIRALTY OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Hampton, J A (Lt)
THE ROYAL NAVY DURING THE SECOND WORLD WARSix of the new American built Grumman Avenger three seater torpedo bombers in echelon formation during exercises from HMS SPARROWHAWK, the Royal Naval Air Station at Hatston. Note the fact that the torpedo is fully enclosed so as to improve the...
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part of "ADMIRALTY OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Hampton, J A (Lt)
THE ROYAL NAVY DURING THE SECOND WORLD WAREight new American built Grumman Avenger three seater torpedo bombers on their way to attack a target during exercises from HMS SPARROWHAWK, the Royal Naval Air Station at Hatston. Note the fact that the torpedo is fully enclosed so as to improve the...
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part of "ADMIRALTY OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Hampton, J A (Lt)
THE ROYAL NAVY DURING THE SECOND WORLD WARFive new American built Grumman Avenger three seater torpedo bombers in beam formation during exercises from HMS SPARROWHAWK, the Royal Naval Air Station at Hatston. Note the fact that the torpedo is fully enclosed so as to improve the aerodynamics of...
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part of "ADMIRALTY OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Hampton, J A (Lt)
THE ROYAL NAVY DURING THE SECOND WORLD WARA close up of the new American built Grumman Avenger three seater torpedo bomber in flight during exercises from HMS SPARROWHAWK, the Royal Naval Air Station at Hatston. Note the fact that the torpedo is fully enclosed so as to improve the aerodynamics...
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part of "ADMIRALTY OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Coote, R G G (Lt)
THE ROYAL NAVY DURING THE SECOND WORLD WARThe cruiser EMANUELE FILIBERTO DUCA D'AOSTA (foreground) steaming with (left to right) the battleship VITTORIO VENETO, the cruiser EUGENIO DE SAVOIA, and the battleship LITTORIO as they make their way to Alexandria, photographed from on board HMS KING...
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part of "ADMIRALTY OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Royal Navy official photographer
THE ROYAL NAVY DURING THE SECOND WORLD WARAn aerial reconnaissance photograph of Alten Fjord showing the German battleship TIRPITZ at her anchorage where the Tirpitz was attacked and damaged by British midget submarines. Note the L shaped torpedo net around the ship.
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part of "ADMIRALTY OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Hampton, J A (Lt)
THE ROYAL NAVY DURING THE SECOND WORLD WARSix of the new American built Grumman Avenger three seater torpedo bombers in box formation during exercises from HMS SPARROWHAWK, the Royal Naval Air Station at Hatston. Note the fact that the torpedo is fully enclosed so as to improve the aerodynamics...
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part of "ADMIRALTY OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Royal Navy official photographer
THE ROYAL NAVY DURING THE SECOND WORLD WARThree rocket projectile Fairey Swordfish during a training flight from St Merryn Royal Naval Air Station This operational squadron was ommanded by Lieutenant Commander P Snow RN. Note the invasion stripes carried for the Normandy landings on the wings...
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part of "ADMIRALTY OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Royal Navy official photographer
THE ROYAL NAVY DURING THE SECOND WORLD WARThree rocket projectile Fairey Swordfish during a training flight from St Merryn Royal Naval Air Station This operational squadron was commanded by Lieutenant Commander P Snow RN. Note the invasion stripes carried for the Normandy landings on the wings...
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part of "ADMIRALTY OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Royal Navy official photographer
THE ROYAL NAVY DURING THE SECOND WORLD WARFormation flying by Dutch pilots of 1840 Squadron in Grumman Hellcats based at Royal Naval Air Station Eglinton, Northern Ireland. The squadron is made up of over 80% Dutch.
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part of "ADMIRALTY OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Royal Navy official photographer
THE ROYAL NAVY DURING THE SECOND WORLD WARA Fleet Air Arm Grumman Wildcat of No 846 Squadron Fleet Air Arm based at Eglington, Northern Ireland, in flight over the coast. The aircraft displays the stripes carried by aircraft of the Allied Expeditionary Force during the Normandy landings.
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part of "ADMIRALTY OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Royal Navy official photographer
THE ROYAL NAVY DURING THE SECOND WORLD WARAn echelon formation of Grumman Wildcats of No 846 Squadron Fleet Air Arm, based at Eglington, Northern Ireland, in flight. The aircraft display the stripes carried by aircraft of the Allied Expeditionary Force during the Normandy landings.
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part of "ADMIRALTY OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Royal Navy official photographer
THE ROYAL NAVY DURING THE SECOND WORLD WARFleet Air Arm Supermarine Walrus amphibious aircraft based at Arbroath, flying in close formation.
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part of "ADMIRALTY OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Royal Navy official photographer
THE ROYAL NAVY DURING THE SECOND WORLD WARRockets fired from a Fairey Swordfish on their way to the target. The Fairey Swordfish was firing 60 lb HE heads at a rock target. The aircraft has flown from the Royal Naval Air Station at St Merryn, Padstow.
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part of "ADMIRALTY OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Royal Navy official photographer
THE ROYAL NAVY DURING THE SECOND WORLD WARHMS MOORSOM, steaming at sea.
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part of "ADMIRALTY OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Hudson, F A (Lt)
THE ROYAL NAVY DURING THE SECOND WORLD WARThe damaged HMS NABOB proceeding homewards under her own steam, her stern low down in the water. She was hit by a torpedo during an operation in northern waters. Despite her damaged condition, NABOB turned homeward with a skeleton crew and reached her...
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part of "ADMIRALTY OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Royal Navy official photographer
THE ROYAL NAVY DURING THE SECOND WORLD WARThree rocket projectile Fairey Swordfish during a training flight from St Merryn Royal Naval Air Station This operational squadron was ommanded by Lieutenant Commander P Snow RN. Note the invasion stripes carried for the Normandy landings on the wings...
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part of "ADMIRALTY OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Royal Navy official photographer
THE ROYAL NAVY DURING THE SECOND WORLD WARThe view over the tail of a Fairey Swordfish of HMS BITER and ships of the convoy she was guarding.
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part of "ADMIRALTY OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Hudson, F A (Lt)
THE ROYAL NAVY DURING THE SECOND WORLD WARHMS FURIOUS, HMS ANSON (left centre) and escorting destroyers in silhouette whilst at sea.
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part of "ADMIRALTY OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Royal Navy official photographer
THE ROYAL NAVY DURING THE SECOND WORLD WARPhotograph shows: The wake of a fast moving motor boat as she hurries away from the battered TIRPITZ can be seen as a huge cloud rises from an early bomb hit on the German battleship.
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part of "ADMIRALTY OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: USS SARATOGA
THE ROYAL NAVY DURING THE SECOND WORLD WARA surprise raid on Sabang in northern Sumatra. A general view from one of the attacking planes showing a blazing oil tank with oil spreading out over the harbour area, burning docks, warehouses and ships. In the foreground is a Japanese destroyer which...
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part of "ADMIRALTY OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Allen, E E (Lt)
THE ROYAL NAVY DURING THE SECOND WORLD WARLST craft on their way to the beaches during exercises in the English Channel, Portsmouth and Isle of Wight area to prepare for the Normandy landings.
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part of "ADMIRALTY OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: USS SARATOGA
THE ROYAL NAVY DURING THE SECOND WORLD WARA surprise raid on Sabang in northern Sumatra. Japanese planes burning fiercely on the aerodrome.
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part of "ADMIRALTY OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Royal Navy official photographer
THE ROYAL NAVY DURING THE SECOND WORLD WARHMS DUKE OF WELLINGTON, underway.
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part of "ADMIRALTY OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Royal Navy official photographer
THE ROYAL NAVY DURING THE SECOND WORLD WARHMS FORMIDABLE underway at sea.
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part of "ADMIRALTY OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Royal Navy official photographer
THE ROYAL NAVY DURING THE SECOND WORLD WARHMS FORMIDABLE underway at sea.
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part of "ADMIRALTY OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Royal Navy official photographer
THE ROYAL NAVY DURING THE SECOND WORLD WARProtection for convoys is one of the jobs of the Fleet Air Arm planes of the Royal Air Naval Station, Sierra Leone. Here a Boulton Paul Defiant from the station sweeps over a big convoy which is just leaving Freetown Harbour. The aircraft took off from...
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part of "ADMIRALTY OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Royal Navy official photographer
THE ROYAL NAVY DURING THE SECOND WORLD WARTwo of the station's Boulton Paul Defiant aircraft in flight after taking off from HMS SPURWING, Royal Naval Air Station in Sierra Leone, once a stretch of untouchable bush.
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part of "ADMIRALTY OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Royal Navy official photographer
THE ROYAL NAVY DURING THE SECOND WORLD WARHMS VICTORIOUS, British aircraft carrier, off Honolulu.
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part of "ADMIRALTY OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Royal Navy official photographer
THE ROYAL NAVY DURING THE SECOND WORLD WARA Fairey Swordfish based at St Merryn acts as a target towing aircraft. The aircraft had been flying with the Royal Navy since April 1938.
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part of "ADMIRALTY OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Beadell, S J (Lt)
THE ROYAL NAVY DURING THE SECOND WORLD WARSix Fairey Barracuda torpedo bombers from Lee-on-Solent Fleet Air Arm Station in flight. The Fairey Barracuda torpedo bomber is a combination of dive and torpedo bomber, and is the newest to come into service with the Fleet Air Arm.