Category: Aviation
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HMS Pursuer Royal Navy Escort Carrier
HMS Pursuer D73 HMS Pursuer was an Attacker-class escort carrier of the Royal Navy in World War Two. Built in the US in 1942, she was transferred and commissioned into the Royal Navy in July 1943. Although used primarily as a convoy escort on 3 April 1944, she provided fighter support for an air strike Read more
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Balranald Southern Cross Museum New South Wales Australia
Balranald Southern Cross Museum The Balranald Southern Cross Museum, located on Market Street in Balranald, New South Wales, is a small but remarkable institution. Managed entirely by volunteers, it celebrates the region’s strong link to Australian aviation history and broader aspects of local heritage. The museum opens daily between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. From Read more
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HMAS Albatross (1928) Seaplane Carrier
HMAS Albatross (1928) HMAS Albatross (later HMS Albatross) was a seaplane tender of the Royal Australian Navy (RAN), which was later transferred to the Royal Navy and used as a repair ship. Albatross was built by Cockatoo Island Dockyard during the mid-1920s and entered service at the start of 1929. The ship experienced problems with Read more