Category: Military
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Hawker Hurricane in Belgian Service
Hawker Hurricane in Belgian Service Prior to the start of the Second World War, Belgium ordered 20 Hawker Hurricanes, with a licence to produce 80 more by Fairey. All of the Hawker produced fighters were delivered prior to the 10 May invasion by Germany, but only two of the local Fairey Hurricanes had flown. All… Read more
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British Battleship HMS Howe
British Battleship HMS Howe HMS Howe was the last of five King George V-class battleships built for the Royal Navy. Laid down 1 June 1937 and launched on 9 April 1940, she was not commissioned until 29 August 1942 because resources were need for higher priority projects such as merchant and escort ships. Howe spent… Read more
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HMS Battler D18 Escort Carrier
HMS Battler Escort Carrier HMS Battler (D18) was an American-built escort carrier that served with the Royal Navy during the Second World War. Converted from a merchantman under construction, she was acquired by the United States Navy on 31 October 1942, as a Bogue-class escort carrier; she was transferred to the Royal Navy and commissioned… Read more