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Fairey III F reconnaissance plane taking of from the aircraft carrier HMS Courageous, 1937
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Fairey III F reconnaissance plane taking of from the aircraft carrier HMS Courageous, 1937
Fairey III F reconnaissance plane taking of from the aircraft carrier HMS Courageous, 1937. The Fairey III F entered service in 1927 but was obsolete by the Second World War. HMS Courageous was a battlecruiser that was converted into an aircraft carrier in 1924. She was sunk in 1939 by the German submarine U-29, the first Royal Navy warship to be lost during World War II. Cigarette card from The Navy series, produced by Senior Service Cigarettes, 1937
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This print captures a historic moment in aviation and naval warfare. In 1937, the Fairey III F reconnaissance plane is seen gracefully taking off from the flight deck of the renowned aircraft carrier HMS Courageous. The Fairey III F, although once an impressive aircraft when it entered service in 1927, had become obsolete by the time World War II erupted. HMS Courageous itself held a significant place in British naval history. Originally built as a battlecruiser, she underwent conversion to an aircraft carrier in 1924. Tragically, her fate was sealed just two years after this photo was taken when she fell victim to the German submarine U-29 and became the first Royal Navy warship lost during World War II. The image is part of The Navy series produced by Senior Service Cigarettes in 1937 – a collection that aimed to showcase different aspects of Britain's naval power at that time. This particular scene evokes both awe for technological advancements and nostalgia for an era long gone. As we gaze upon this monochrome snapshot frozen in time, we are reminded of the bravery and sacrifice exhibited by those who served on these ships and planes during times of conflict. It serves as a poignant reminder of how far military technology has come since then while honoring those who fought valiantly for their countries amidst turbulent waters and skies.
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