| Accession Number | NAVY07237 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Negative |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | At sea |
| Date made | c April 1965 |
| Conflict |
Indonesian Confrontation, 1962-1966 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
A busy flight deck scene onboard the aircraft carrier HMAS Melbourne currently serving in the Far ...
Description
A busy flight deck scene onboard the aircraft carrier HMAS Melbourne currently serving in the Far East Strategic Reserve (FESR). Wessex anti-submarine aircraft resume flying operations after being temporarily grounded for mandatory safety maintenance. This precautionary measure was necessary as several similar aircraft operated by the Royal Navy had recently ditched at sea and faulty fuel systems were investigated as a cause.