| Accession Number | 302498 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
C.1942. PORT SIDE VIEW OF THE AIRCRAFT CARRIER HMS VICTORIOUS. NOTE THE TYPE 279 RADAR AERIALS ON ...
Description
C.1942. PORT SIDE VIEW OF THE AIRCRAFT CARRIER HMS VICTORIOUS. NOTE THE TYPE 279 RADAR AERIALS ON THE FORE AND MAIN MASTS. THE LARGE CYLINDER ON THE FOREMAST CONTAINS A TYPE 72 HOMING BEACON. ALBACORE TORPEDO BOMBERS ARE ON THE FLIGHT DECK. NOTE THE BARRAGE BALLONS IN THE BACKGROUND. (NAVAL HISTORICAL COLLECTION)