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• THE ROYAL NAVY DURING THE SECOND WORLD WAR

  part of "ADMIRALTY OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Mason, H A (Lt)

  The doors are opened and the lay begins on board the minelayer HMS APOLLO, in enemy waters off Norway. During an offensive mine lay they must work close to the enemy coast, at times under the nose of coastal batteries and through enemy defence minefields.

• THE ROYAL NAVY DURING THE SECOND WORLD WAR

  part of "ADMIRALTY OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Mason, H A (Lt)

  In the mining control room the operator's attention is fixed on the dials as the mines are laid from on the minelayer HMS APOLLO, in enemy waters off Norway. During an offensive mine lay they must work close to the enemy coast, at times under the nose of...

• THE ROYAL NAVY DURING THE SECOND WORLD WAR

  part of "ADMIRALTY OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Mason, H A (Lt)

  The wire stays are removed from the mines on board the minelayer HMS APOLLO, in enemy waters off Norway. During an offensive mine lay they must work close to the enemy coast, at times under the nose of coastal batteries and through enemy defence...

• THE ROYAL NAVY DURING THE SECOND WORLD WAR

  part of "ADMIRALTY OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Mason, H A (Lt)

  The crew of a 4.7 inch Mark IX gun at action stations. They are all weaing anti-flash gloves and hoods. Note the men taking more ammunition from the storage locker to the right of the gun.

• THE ROYAL NAVY DURING THE SECOND WORLD WAR

  part of "ADMIRALTY OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Mason, H A (Lt)

  The interior of the gunhouse of a twin 5.25 inch gun mounting Mark II on board HMS KING GEORGE V. This angle is looking along the guns. Note the crew wearing anti flash gear. The two crew members facing the photographer are operating the high-angle hoist...

• THE ROYAL NAVY DURING THE SECOND WORLD WAR

  part of "ADMIRALTY OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Mason, H A (Lt)

  Insided one of the gunhouses of HMS KING GEORGE V looking forward from the gunloading cage. Seen here are one of the turrets 14 inch Mark VII guns and crew members who are all wearing anti-flash gear

• THE ROYAL NAVY DURING THE SECOND WORLD WAR

  part of "ADMIRALTY OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Mason, H A (Lt)

  Batteries of 20 mm Oerlikon guns, on board the FFS RICHELIEU, opening fire at an aerial target ; the gunners are dressed in American clothing and helmets. Rear Admiral Thierry D'Argenlieu of the French Navy in Britain watched from the bridge of the...

• THE ROYAL NAVY DURING THE SECOND WORLD WAR

  part of "ADMIRALTY OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Mason, H A (Lt)

  Looking weather battered and worn, the destroyer HMS SAVAGE enters Scapa Flow after the Battle of the North Cape which resulted in the sinking of the German battle-cruiser SCHARNHORST.

• ANTI SUBMARINE WARFARE DURING THE SECOND WORLD WAR, TWO NEW CLASSES OF DESTROYER, DECEMBER 1943

  part of "ADMIRALTY OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Mason, H A (Lt)

  View of a line of destroyers at sea in the North Atlantic when on anti-submarine patrol. Those which are visible include HMS VENUS (nearest to the camera) and HMS SAVAGE beyond.

• THE ROYAL NAVY DURING THE SECOND WORLD WAR

  part of "ADMIRALTY OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Mason, H A (Lt)

  One of the 6 inch guns on board battleship HMS MALAYA. The crew are wearing anti flash gear, some are operating the gun or ramming home a shell whilst others supply it with further ammunition. Propellant charges for the guns are contained within the card...