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Ships - Ark Royal prepares for service - The aircraft carrier Ark Royal, launched in 1950
Ships - Ark Royal prepares for service - The aircraft carrier Ark Royal, launched in 1950, leaves shortly for service in the Medterranean. She is fitted with remote control in case of Atomic attack at sea, television, angled flight deck and steam catapults and carries Sea Hawks, Gannet and Skyraider aircraft. She is the fourth ship in the history of the Royal Navy to bear the name. Yesterday the ship was in the English Channel for take-off and landing practice- picture shows an aerial view of the Ark Royal with some of its aircraft on deck during practice in the channel - 11th Oct 1955 - Kemsley Picture Agency Copyright Image
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Ships - Ark Royal - A Majestic Force Prepares for Service
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. In this aerial view captured on the 11th of October, 1955, we witness the awe-inspiring aircraft carrier Ark Royal as it readies itself for service in the Mediterranean. Launched in 1950, this formidable vessel stands as a testament to British naval power and technological advancement. Equipped with state-of-the-art features such as remote control capabilities to combat potential atomic attacks at sea, television systems for enhanced communication, an angled flight deck ensuring safer take-offs and landings, and steam catapults facilitating swift deployments; the Ark Royal is truly a force to be reckoned with. As our eyes wander across its expansive deck during practice maneuvers in the English Channel, we spot an array of remarkable aircraft poised for action. Sea Hawks soar gracefully alongside Gannets and Skyraiders – symbols of air superiority that will soon grace foreign skies under the banner of Her Majesty's Navy. It is worth noting that this illustrious vessel bears great historical significance as only the fourth ship within the annals of Royal Navy history to carry the revered name "Ark Royal". This print serves not only as a visual reminder but also pays homage to those who have served aboard her predecessors throughout times of conflict and war. Preserved through time by Kemsley Picture Agency Copyright Image from Memory Lane Prints, this snapshot transports us back to an era where strength met innovation on these vast seas.
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