Tag: WorldWartwo
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British Aircraft Carrier HMS Warrior
British Aircraft Carrier HMS Warrior (R31) When completed on 2 April 1945, the Colossus-class aircraft carrier HMS Warrior was lent to the Royal Canadian Navy as HMCS Warrior. She remained in Canadian hands from 14 March 1946 until 23 March 1948. Upon returning to British service, HMS Warrior was refitted at Devonport, where she was Read more
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Supermarine Seagull V
Supermarine Seagull V The Supermarine Seagull V was initially developed as a private venture in response to a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) request for an observation seaplane to be catapult-launched from cruisers. The Seagull V resembled the proceeding Supermarine Seagull III in general layout. Although construction commenced in 1930, the aircraft was delayed by Read more
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Supermarine Seagull III
Supermarine Seagull III An improved version of the Supermarine Seagull II, the Seagull III was specifically built for the Royal Australian Navy for operations from the seaplane tender HMAS Albatross. Compared to the Mk II, the Mk III had a more powerful engine ( a Napier Lion V while the Mk. II had a Lion Read more