Royal Navy Collection (page 4)

Whirlwind HAS. 7
Westland Whirlwind HAS.7 helicopter of 848 Squadron in flight from HMS Bulwark, 1960

Fairey Firefly IV over HMS Illustrious 18 March 1947

Vought Corsair II of 1833 Squadron Fa, Machrihanish, 9 December 1943

Grumman Avenger I aircraft of 846 Squadron Fa, Machrihanish, 10 December 1943

Blackburn Shark II seaplane flying over HMS Nelson, Weymouth, 1938

Blackburn Shark I of 820 Squadron Fa over HMS Rodney and HMS Nelson, 1937

Fairey Seal of 821 Squadron Fa, Gibraltar, 1935

Fairey Flycatcher of 401 Flight over HMS Eagle, 1930

His Majestys Ship, the Victory (coloured engraving)
RNM286342 His Majestys Ship, the Victory (coloured engraving) by English School; National Museum of the Royal Navy, Portsmouth, Hampshire, UK; (add.info.: a first rate carrying 116 guns and 960 men)

A Fleet Air Arm Sea Harrier prepares to take off from the flight deck of HMS Invincible October 1985

Ships Royal Nany Aircraft Carrier HMS Victorious 1959 Royal Navy. Aircraft Carrier HMS Victorious with her complement of Scimitars and Sea Venoms on her deck © Mirrorpix

HMS Cornwalls Lynx Helicopter Flies Over HMS Cumberland in the Indian Ocean
HMS Cumberland cuts through the Indian Ocean as sister ship HMS Cornwalls Lynx helicopetr flies across her bow. The two Type 22 frigates met in the Indian Ocean before going their separate ways

HMS Spartan Leaves Faslane
SSN (Ship Submersible Nuclear) HMS Spartan is pictured leaving Faslane Naval Base in Scotland

HMS Monmouth
Royal Navy Type 23 frigate HMS Monmouth is pictured on operation in the Gulf during December 2009

A nuclear submarine berthing at Devonport docks, Plymouth, Devon, 1980. The site has been established as a naval construction and refit yard since 1690

SHIPS: HMS VICTORIA. HMS Victoria, launched in 1859, the last British wooden three-decker 1st rate ship-of-the-line, and flagship of the Mediterranean Fleet from 1864-67

A striking picture of Cataline flying boat taking off on the 24-hour patrol over the Atlantic. They perform splendidly, searching for U-boats and guarding Atlantic convoys

Spanish Armada, 1588
Defeat of the Spanish Armada by the English navy, 1588. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of an earlier illustration

Fleet Air Arm Supermarine Scimitar and Fairey Gannet aircraft on the flight deck of the Royal Navy Aircraft carrier The Ark Royal March 1965

HMS Cornwall is pictured sailing through some rough water in the Gulf of Aden. The Royal Navy Type 22 frigate was conducting counter piracy operations in the area at the time

de Havilland Vampire (LZ551) prototype taking off from HMS Ocean, December 1945

HMS Birmingham a type 42 destroyer on route along the Bristol Channel

The crew of HMS Vindictive celebrating the Zeebrugge Raid on 23 April 1918. The Zeebrugge Raid was an attack carried out by the Royal Navy on the Belgian port of Zeebrugge

Royal Navy Type 22 Frigate HMS Cumberland
Royal Navy Type 22 frigate HMS Cumberland is pictured in the Middle East during a patrol. Earlier the vessel had been practicing maneuvering with the Saudi Arabian warship HMS Al Riyadh

HMS Rodney shows her formidable "teeth". An unusual
HMS Rodney shows her formidable " teeth". An unusual and impressive view of HMS Rodneys great 16in. guns. 15th May 1931

Royal Navy Wildcat Helicopter
A Wildcat helicopter HMA Mk2 of 700(W) Naval Air Squadron conducting flying trials near HMS Monmouth off the South coast of the UK

Drums of the Royal Marines Band Service
The drums of the Royal Marines Band Service. The Royal Marines Band Service is world renowned for the quality of its music, visual splendour and meticulous attention to detail on parade

Fishery Protection Vessel HMS Mersey
River Class Patrol Vessel HMS Mersey of the Fishery Protection Squadron is pictured at sea near Portsmouth. HMS Mersey is the youngest of the original batch of River- class patrol vessels built for

HMS Astute Arrives at Faslane for the First Time
Royal Navy submarine HMS Astute sails up the Clyde estuary into her home port of Faslane, Scotland for the first time following the journey from Barrow-in-Furness shipyard

HMS Cornwall
Type 22 Frigate HMS Cornwall is silhouetted against a strong Mediterannean sun, during her service as part of Standing NATO Maritime Group 2 (SNMG2)

HMS Revenge
Revenge Class battleship HMS Revenge

Petty Officers and Seamen of the Royal Navy, 1891
Vintage colour engraving of Petty Officers and Seamen of the British Royal Navy, dressed in various styles of military uniform. The Graphic, 1891

Bellerophon Doves, Sailors Encampment before Sebastopol
RNM286329 Bellerophon Doves, Sailors Encampment before Sebastopol, published in 1854 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); National Museum of the Royal Navy, Portsmouth, Hampshire

Captured German submarine U-1023 on show at West Bute Basin, Cardiff Docks, Circa July 1945. When hostilities ceased, boats still at sea were ordered to head for one of a number of designated ports

Admiral Horatio Lord Nelson
Engraving From 1873 Featuring Lord Nelson Who Was An Officer In The British Royal Navy. He Is Missing An Eye And An Arm From Injuries In Battle. Lord Nelson Lived From 1758 Until 1805

Admiral Horatio Nelson
Vintage engraving of Horatio Nelson one of Englands great national heros. The victor at Battle of Trafalgar, the Battle of the Nile and Battle of Copenhagen

Admiral Nelson and HMS Victory at the Battle of Trafalgar
Vintage engraving of showing Admiral Nelson and HMS Victory at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. The Battle of Trafalgar was a naval engagement fought by the Royal Navy against the combined fleets of

Royal Navy Frigate Escorts Russian Ship through English Channel
Image shows Royal Navy Frigate HMS St Albans (F83) in the background with the Russian frigate Yaroslav Mudry (777) in the foreground, with the UK coastline in the distance

539 Assault Squadron performing a beach assault
Pictured are Royal Marines and Royal Navy Personnel from 539 Assault Squadron performing a beach assault from an Offshore Raiding Craft (ORC) in Harstad, Norway

HMS Queen Elizabeth in Rosyth Dockyard
The Royal Navys largest ever warship HMS Queen Elizabeth is gently floated out of her dock for the first time in Rosyth, Scotland in July 2014

Royal Navy Replenishment at Sea
Three Royal Navy ships take part in a Replenishment at Sea or RAS. From left RFA Fort Austin, RFA Fort Victoria and HMS Illustrious are pictured transferring stores and fuel

HMS Somerset
Royal Navy Type 23 frigate HMS Somerset is pictured on operations in the Arabian Gulf. HMS Somerset is deployed to the area for 6 months, to participate in Operation TELIC and specifically

Pair of Harriers During Flypast at Sea
Two Harriers conduct a flypast of HMS Illustrious during Exercise Joint Warrior 2008

The swimming bath, Royal Navy training establishment, Shotley, Suffolk, 1936. Known within the service as HMS Ganges, Shotley was Britains largest Royal Naval training establishment from 1905 until

Seagull ASR. 1 prototype
Supermarine Seagull ASR.1 prototype in flight, 19 October 1948

Ross Arctic search expedition, 1848-9 C016 / 4490
Ross Arctic search expedition. 19th-century artwork of the ships HMS Enterprise and HMS Investigator caught in pack ice in Baffin Bay off Devils Point in the Arctic

British evacuation of Charleston SC, 1782
Charleston, South Carolina, abandoned by the British near the end of the Revolutionary War. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

HMS Sturdy
Admiraltys Class Destroyer HMS Sturdy (H28) in a heavy sea, 1935

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"150 Years of Excellence: The Royal Navy's Proud Legacy" From the historic HMS Bulwark to the triumphant return of HMS Invincible from the Falklands in 1982, the Royal Navy has always been at the forefront of maritime power. With iconic vessels like HMS Eagle and its mighty presence on the seas, their strength is unmatched. The flags that fluttered during Nelson's famous signal at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805 symbolize a rich history of bravery and determination. These colors still inspire sailors today as they proudly serve under them. During World War II, HMS Illustrious stood tall amidst chaos, proving her mettle time and again. She became a beacon of hope for all who witnessed her might. And let us not forget about HMS Ark Royal, a true force to be reckoned with. In 1936, it was aboard HMS Ajax that courage shone through as she valiantly fought against adversity. This vessel showcased unwavering dedication to duty and honor. The Westland Whirlwinds gracefully taking off from HMS Bulwark remind us that innovation is key in naval warfare. The ever-evolving technology ensures our fleet remains ahead of its adversaries. HMS Superb stands tall among her peers - an embodiment of excellence within the Royal Navy's ranks. Her name resonates with pride throughout every sailor's heart. Witnessing royal navy aircraft carrier HMS Illustrious returning to Portsmouth after a refit fills one with awe and admiration for those who maintain these magnificent vessels' operational readiness year after year. High above RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus soars a Royal Navy Harrier Jet – an emblematic representation of precision and skill possessed by our brave aviators who protect our skies day in and day out. As we reflect upon these remarkable moments throughout history, we are reminded that behind each vessel lies countless stories filled with heroism, sacrifice, camaraderie, and resilience.