HMS Hermes Aircraft Carrier
Laid down in 1918, but not commissioned until February 1924, HMS Hermes was the first ship designed as an aircraft carrier, although the Imperial Japanese Navy’s Hōshō was the first to be launched and commissioned.
She was sunk 9 April 1942 by Japanese aircraft off the coast of Sri Lanka.
Photos of scale models of HMS Hermes can be found here.
Photos of HMS Hermes
November 8, 1934 HMS Hermes arriving at Devonport, England. 
HMS Hermes seen in 1936 
HMS Hermes seen off Skiathos Island, Greece 
HMS Hermes seen in 1938 
HMS Hermes seen in 1938 
HMS Hermes arriving at the Grand Harbour, Valletta, Malta 
HMS Hermes arriving at the Grand Harbour, Valletta, Malta 
HMS Hermes arriving at the Grand Harbour, Valletta, Malta 
Damage to HMS Hermes after a collision with HMS Corfu 10 July 1940 
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A Fairey Type IIID on the flight deck of HMS Hermes 
A Fairey Type IIID on the flight deck of HMS Hermes
Photos of HMS Hermes in Hong Kong
HMS Hermes seen at Hong Kong in the mid 1920’s. 
HMS Hermes seen at Hong Kong in the mid 1920’s 
HMS Hermes seen at Hong Kong in the mid 1920’s 
HMS Hermes seen at Hong Kong in the mid 1920’s 
HMS Hermes seen at Hong Kong in the mid 1920’s 
HMS Hermes in drydock in Hong Kong 
HMS Hermes in drydock in Hong Kong 
HMS Hermes in drydock in Hong Kong 
HMS Hermes in drydock in Hong Kong 
HMS Hermes in drydock in Hong Kong
HMS Hermes Sinking
April 9, 1942 HMS Hermes sinking in the Indian Ocean after being attacked by Japanese aircraft. 
April 9, 1942 HMS Hermes and HMAS Vampire sinking in the Indian Ocean after being attacked by Japanese aircraft.
