| Accession Number | HOBJ0626 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Print silver gelatin |
| Maker |
Hobson, Phillip Oliver |
| Place made | Japan: Kure |
| Date made | c May 1950 |
| Conflict |
British Commonwealth Occupation Force, 1946-1952 (Japan) |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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HMS Triumph, a Royal Navy Colossus Class Light Fleet aircraft carrier, berthed in Kure docks ...
Description
HMS Triumph, a Royal Navy Colossus Class Light Fleet aircraft carrier, berthed in Kure docks during a 14 day visit. The crew lines the deck of the ship. HMS Triumph was cruising Japan when the Korean War broke out, and went on to play a key role in the early stages of the war.
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