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HMS Implacable, February 1950
HMS Implacable in Weymouth Bay, February 1950
The Royal Air Force Museum is Britain's only national museum dedicated wholly to aviation
Media ID 1762333
© Charles Brown Collection, Royal Air Force Museum
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Greetings Card (A5)
Introducing the Media Storehouse collection of greeting cards featuring the iconic image "HMS Implacable, February 1950" by Charles E Brown from the RAF Museum. This striking photograph captures the majesty of the HMS Implacable as it anchors in Weymouth Bay in February 1950. The aircraft carrier, bathed in sunlight and surrounded by the calm waters, is a sight to behold. These high-quality greeting cards are the perfect way to add a touch of history and nautical charm to any occasion. Whether for a birthday, anniversary, or just to say hello, our HMS Implacable greeting cards are sure to impress and delight.
Create your own greetings card. Size when folded is A5 (14.5x21cm or 5.7x8.3 inches)
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 21cm x 14.5cm (8.3" x 5.7")
Estimated Product Size is 21cm x 29cm (8.3" x 11.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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In this evocative black-and-white photograph, HMS Implacable, a formidable vessel of the Royal Navy's fleet, anchors in Weymouth Bay during February 1950. The postwar era had seen a significant revival of the British naval forces, and the Implacable, commissioned in 1945, was a testament to this resurgence. This aircraft carrier, the third to bear the name Implacable in the Royal Navy, was the largest and most powerful of the Colossus class. With a length of 822 feet and a displacement of 27,100 tons, it was a formidable presence on the water. The ship's distinctive angled flight deck, designed to facilitate the takeoff and landing of aircraft, was a marvel of engineering and innovation. The photograph captures the Implacable in its element, surrounded by the tranquil waters of Weymouth Bay. The ship's imposing silhouette is dwarfed only by the vast expanse of the sky, a reminder of the boundless freedom that the Fleet Air Arm pilots would soon experience as they took to the skies above. The image is further enhanced by the presence of several aircraft, including Sea Hornets and Sea Furies, which are visible on the flight deck and in the foreground. Charles E Brown, a photographer from the Royal Air Force, expertly captured the essence of this moment in time. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the role that the Royal Navy and the Fleet Air Arm played in the postwar era, as they worked to maintain the peace and protect the United Kingdom's interests on the world stage. The Implacable, with its powerful presence and advanced capabilities, was a symbol of the determination and resilience of the British people in the face of adversity.
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