Category: Military
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HMS Naiad British Light Cruiser
HMS Naiad British Light Cruiser HMS Naiad was a Dido-class light cruiser of the Royal Navy that served during the Second World War. Designed primarily as an anti-aircraft cruiser, she was intended to provide protection for fleet units against air attack while retaining the speed and firepower necessary for traditional cruiser operations. Although her career… Read more
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Vickers Valiant in Australia
Vickers Valiant in Australia Australia played a significant role in the operational history of the Vickers Valiant, the first of Britain’s V-bombers. Between 1955 and 1963, numerous Valiants operated from Australian bases in support of weapons trials, nuclear testing, photographic reconnaissance, missile development, and long-range survey missions. Australia’s vast test ranges at Woomera and Maralinga… Read more
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Junkers Ju 86 Romanian Service
Junkers Ju 86 in Romanian Service The Romanian Air Force (Aeronautica Regală Română – AAR) used 12 Junkers Ju 86 E aircraft for secondary military transport and liaison roles during the latter stages of the Second World War. Read more