Tag: Second World War
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Grumman Hellcats of 896 Naval Air Squadron
Grumman Hellcats of 896 Naval Air Squadron 896 NAS reformed at Wingfield, Cape Town on 9. January 1945 equipped with 24 Hellcat Mk.II fighters. The squadron embarked on HMS Ameer in April 1945. In July fighter cover and bombing were undertaken during operations in the Car Nicobar area, then 896 NAS transferred to HMS Empress… Read more
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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