Aircraft Carrier Collection (#2)

The Queen Christens Royal NavyaS New Aircraft Carrier
Pictured are events from the Queen Elizabeth naming ceremony conducted at Rosyth Dockyard. Pictured is an RAF Chinook, and Royal Navy Seaking and Merlin Helicopters

HMS Liverpool Escorts HMS Ark Royal
HMS Liverpool (front) escorts HMS Ark Royal during Exercise Joint Warrior. HMS Liverpool is the tenth of the class of Type 42 Destroyers and the seventh ship to bear the name

US In Port
circa 1950: Aerial view of a United States battleship and two cruisers docked at port. Sailors crowd the port and the ships as they prepare to leave. An aircraft carrier is also docked nearby

Army Air Corps Apache And RAF Chinook Helicopters Practice Deck Landingd Onboard
Royal Air Force Chinook and Army Air Corps Apache helicopters are pictured practicing deck landings onboard the Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Illustrious

Red Arrows flying over HMS Illustrious
The Red Arrows fly over HMS Illustrious near RAF Akrotiri, Cyprus during display practice in 2008

England Expects
500 of the ships personnel from HMS Illustrious, lined out on the flight deck to spell out the message " England Expects"

New fleet of combat aircraft carriers, French, 20th century. Artist: Albert Sebille
New fleet of combat aircraft carriers, French, 20th century

Launching H.M.S. Eagle - 19th March, 1946, 1947. Creator: Unknown
Launching H.M.S. Eagle - 19th March, 1946, 1947. Princess Elizabeth (future Queen Elizabeth II) launches an aircraft carrier of the Royal Navy at the Harland and Wolff shipyard in Belfast

HMS Ark Royal is launched at Cammell Laird shipyard, Birkenhead, Merseyside, 3rd May 1950. Royal Airforce Flyby

One of the girls from the Billy Smarts Circus stretches her legs on the fight deck of the aircraft carrier during a performance for the crew

McDonnell Douglas Phantom FG1 (F-4K) of 892 Naval Air Sqd waits as a Blackburn Buccaneer of 809 NAS of the Royal Navys Fleet Air Arm is launched with the steam catapault on board the Aircaft Carrier

Map showing the movements of HMS Ark Royal, 1939-1941, (1942). Creator: Unknown
Map showing the movements of HMS Ark Royal, 1939-1941, (1942). Map of the Atlantic Ocean, western Europe and Africa, indicating journeys

The Ark is Launched on Merseyside, 13th April, 1937, (1942). Creator: Unknown
The Ark is Launched on Merseyside, 13th April, 1937, (1942). Her huge bows tower to her iron flight deck 800 feet long and 94 across

Fleet Air Arm pilots, 1943. Creator: Unknown
Fleet Air Arm pilots, 1943. British pilots on board an aircraft carrier during the Second World War. The Fa is the section of the Royal Navy responsible for the operation of naval aircraft

RAF Spitfire on the deck of an aircraft carrier on its way to Malta, World War II, 1942 (1944)
RAF Spitfire fighter on the deck of an aircraft carrier on its way to Malta, World War II, 1942 (1944). The Spitfires Come. From " The Air Battle of Malta"

HMS Queen Elizabeth 33940_032
HMS Queen Elizabeth aircraft carrier in dock, Portsmouth, Hampshire, 2020

Pride of the Navy 33940_031
The Royal Navys two largest aircraft carriers in dock. HMS Queen Elizabeth is on the left and HMS Prince of Wales is on the right, Portsmouth, Hampshire, 2020

Hms Queen Elizabeth Leaves Portsmouth for Helicopter Trials
Pictured are two RAF Chinook helicopters landing on HMS Queen Elizabeth for the first time. HMS Queen Elizabeth, the newest aircraft carrier in the Royal Navy embarked two RAF chinooks in early 2018

Royal Navy Supports Indian International Fleet Review
Pictured in the foreground is HMS DEFENDER with INS VIRaT (previously HMS HERMES). HMS Defender greeted new friends and bade goodbye to a legendary Royal Navy carrier as she enjoyed a four-day

NationaS Flagship Takes to Sea for the First Time
Pictured is HMS Queen Elizabeth exiting Rosyth dockyard for the first time as the ship heads out on sea trials. She is escorted by an 820 Sqn Merlin Helicopter

HMS Queen Elizabeth conducts vital system tests off the coast of Scotland
Pictured is an aerial view of HMS Queen Elizabeth, HMS Iron Duke (centre) and HMS Sutherland (right). The carrier is shown conducting vital system tests off the coast of Scotland

HMS Illustrious Returning to Portsmouth
HMS Illustrious returning to her home base of Portsmouth in Hampshire, following her successful mission supporting the the people of the Philippines following the devasting Typhoon Haiyan

US Osprey Aircraft Landing on HMS Illustrious
A US Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey Aircraft from the USS Kearsarge, lands onboard HMS Illustrious during Cougar 13. HMS Illustrious is currently on deployment for Cougar 13

Periscope of USS Dallas and HMS Illustrious
The periscope of the American submarine USS Dallas cuts through the surface as HMS Illustrious sails past in the morning haze

HMS Illustrious at Speed
HMS Illustrious at speed in the English Channel. HMS Illustrious was undergoing training off the south coast of the UK, in preparation for an upcoming deployment

HMS Illustrious Visiting Glen Mallan in Scotland
HMS Illustrious approaches Glen Mallan. Illustrious was in Glen Mallan to conduct a routine visit with the primary purpose to ammunition the ship

HMS Illustrious is pictured during Exercise Cougar 12 in the Mediterranean Sea. The Royal Navy vessel is taking part in Cougar

American AH60 Helicopter Lands on HMS Illustrious
An American AH60 helicopter carries out a DLP (Deck Landing Practice) on the flight deck of Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Illustrious

American AH60 Helicopters Land on HMS Illustrious
Two American AH60 helicopters carry out DLPs (Deck Landing Practice) on the flight deck of Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Illustrious

HMS Illustrious Refuelling from FS Somme
HMS Illustrious (right) takes fuel from the French supply tanker FS Somme. HMS Illustrious met up with the FS Somme today, a tanker from the French Navy, to conduct a Replenishment At Sea (RAS)

HMS Illustrious and HMS Bulwark off Norway
HMS Illustrious and HMS Bulwark (foreground) are pictured near Harstad, Norway during Exercise Cold Response

HMS Illustrious on Loch Long, Scotland
HMS Illustrious on Loch Long, heading for the ammunitioning jetty at Glenmallan in Argyll, where she ll take on stores and ammunition before heading to the Arctic Circle

A Merlin of 824 Naval Air Squadron carrying out a high-line transfer
A Merlin of 824 Naval Air Squadron (NAS), carrying out a high-line transfers from the deck of HMS Ark Royal. 824 NAS are based out of RNAS Culdrose, Cornwall

ARK Heads to the Tail of the Bank Anchorage
HMS Ark Royal at the head of a convoy during Exercise Joint Warrior. She is followed by (left to right) HMS Somerset, HMS Gloucester and HMS Bulwark as they transit the Straits of Mull

HMS Ark Royal Emerges from the Mist to Dock in Portsmouth for the Final Time
HMS Ark Royal arrives alongside in Portsmouth for the very last time. Fleet flagship HMS Ark Royal returned to her home port of Portsmouth for the final time on 3rd December 2010

Russian Aircraft Carrier Admiral Kuznetsov is Escorted by HMS York Near Scotland
Type 42 destroyer HMS York (background) escorts the Russian aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov in International Waters close to the UK

Apache Helicopter Operations on HMS Ark Royal
An Army Air Corps Apache helicopter is pictured taking off from the flight deck of HMS Ark Royal during an exercise off the Cornish coast

HMS ST Albans with USS John C Stennis
HMS ST Albans conducts a Passage Exercise (PASSEX) with the American aircraft carrier USS John C Stennis. HMS ST Albans was deployed to the Middle East for 6 months where she carried out Counter

Royal Navy Type 23 Frigate HMS St Albans on Exercise with USS George W Bush
Royal Navy frigate HMS St Albans passes USS George W Bush during an exercise in the Middle East. Both HMS ST Albans and sister ship HMS Somerset were involved in a PASSEX (Passage Exercise)

HMS Ark Royal RAS with RFA Wave Knight
Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Ark Royal conducts a Replenishment at Sea (RAS) with the supply vessel RFA Wave Knight in the North Sea

HMS Illustrious with Fireworks on River Thames
The Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Illustrious is illuminated by fireworks during celebrations for the 100th anniversary of Naval Aviation

HMS Illustrious off the coast of Great Britain. The aircraft carrier was at sea with Naval Strike Wing (NSW) Harrier aircraft embarked

HMS Illustrious and Sea Kings
HMS Illustrious is pictured operating at sea recovering Sea King helicopters to her deck. The helicopters belong to 848 Naval Air Squadron and are capable of deploying personnel and stores

HMS Invincible During T200 Celebrations
Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Invincible during the International Fleet Review which was part of Trafalgar 200

HMS Ark Royal From Astern
HMS Ark Royal sails into Glen Mallan, Scotland. The Royal Navys flagship paid a fleeting visit to the Clyde Estuary

HMS Illustrious Visits London
Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Illustrious proceeds up the River Thames enroute to London for a four day visit in 2008. The QEII suspension bridge between the counties of Essex

HMS Talent conducts a high line transfer with a Merlin helicopter as HMS Ark Royal
Image shows HMS Ark Royal in the distance in company with HMS Talent as the submarine conducts a high-line transfer with a Merlin helicopter from 824 Squadron off the Northern Coast of Norway in

USMC Harriers line the deck of HMS Illustrious
United States Marine Corps (USMC) AV8B Harriers conduct fixed wing work on HMS Illustrious ahead of Operation Bold Step. At the rear of the flight deck, an Osprey MV-22 aircraft can just be seen

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"From the Falklands to Portsmouth: The Remarkable Journey of HMS Invincible in 1982" In a triumphant return, the Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Invincible sails back into Portsmouth after its crucial role in the Falklands War. A symbol of British resilience and naval power, this mighty vessel showcases the strength and determination of our armed forces. "The Illustrious Homecoming: Royal Navy Aircraft Carrier Returns to Portsmouth After Refit" With renewed vigor and enhanced capabilities, HMS Illustrious proudly returns to its home port following an extensive refit. This magnificent ship stands as a testament to the skill and dedication of our naval engineers who have ensured its readiness for future missions. "USS Randolph at Sea: A Glimpse into Naval Aviation History, 1962" Captured in this iconic image are two S2F airplanes resting on USS Randolph's catapults as it gracefully maneuvers through open waters. It serves as a reminder of the pivotal role these carriers played in projecting American airpower during that era. "A Historic Encounter: USS Shelton and USS Antietam Refuel from USS Tolovana During Korean War, 1953" Amidst turbulent Korean waters, destroyer USS Shelton and aircraft carrier USS Antietam engage in a vital refueling operation with tanker USS Tolovana. In the background looms another formidable presence - the majestic aircraft carrier USS Essex patiently awaiting her turn. "The Mighty Trio: Renown, Ark Royal, Sheffield - Uniting Forces during World War II" An evocative photograph captures three legendary vessels - Renown, Ark Royal, and Sheffield - sailing together between 1939-1941 (1942). These symbols of British naval might exemplify unity amidst adversity during one of history's darkest chapters. "HMS Queen Elizabeth Makes Her Grand Entrance into Portsmouth Harbor" A momentous occasion unfolds as Britain's future flagship HMS Queen Elizabeth majestically sails into her home port of Portsmouth for the first time.