| Accession Number | 302310 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
1943-02-18. AERIAL STARBOARD BROADSIDE VIEW OF THE AIRCRAFT TRANSPORT HMS ATHENE. NOTE THE 4 INCH ...
Description
1943-02-18. AERIAL STARBOARD BROADSIDE VIEW OF THE AIRCRAFT TRANSPORT HMS ATHENE. NOTE THE 4 INCH LOW ANGLE GUN FORWARD AND THE 4 INCH HIGH ANGLE GUN AFT. SINGLE 2 POUNDER AND OERLIKON AA GUNS ARE MOUNTED ON THE HANGAR AFT, WITH FURTHER OERLIKONS AMIDSHIPS AND ON THE FORECASTLE. TWO F4F WILDCAT FIGHTERS ARE CARRIED FORWARD. THE SHIP IS PAINTED IN AN ADMIRALTY LIGHT DISRUPTIVE CAMOUFLAGE SCHEME. (NAVAL HISTORICAL COLLECTION)