Tag: World War Two
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HMS Hermione British Light Cruiser
HMS Hermione British Light Cruiser HMS Hermione was a Royal Navy light cruiser of the Dido class, designed to provide fleet air defence and escort protection during the Second World War. Built by Alexander Stephen and Sons at Linthouse on the River Clyde, she was launched on 30 September 1939 and commissioned on 5 March… Read more
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Supermarine Walrus
Supermarine Walrus The Supermarine Walrus was one of the most successful amphibious aircraft of the interwar and Second World War periods. Designed by Reginald Mitchell, the aircraft was developed from the earlier Supermarine Seagull V, a design originally created to meet a requirement from the Royal Australian Navy for a catapult-launched reconnaissance aircraft. The Seagull… Read more
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Supermarine Walrus Canadian Service
Supermarine Walrus in Canadian Service The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) used a small number of Supermarine Walrus amphibians primarily for training and familiarization duties. Several RAF Walruses were stationed in Canada during the war, with approximately eight aircraft serving at various RCAF establishments. These aircraft helped train aircrew in amphibious flying techniques and maritime… Read more