HMAS Melbourne deck landings Trackers and Skyhawks

Accession Number F04985
Collection type Film
Measurement 2 min 40 sec
Object type To be confirmed
Physical description 16mm/b&w/silent
Place made At sea
Date made c 1970s
Conflict Period 1970-1979
Copyright

Item copyright: Commonwealth of Australia copyright

Description

The aircraft carrier HMAS Melbourne at sea circa 1970s. Practice bounce landings and take offs by RAN Fleet Air Arm Grumman S-2 Tracker anti-submarine and McDonnell Douglas A-4G Skyhawk attack aircraft. Trackers shown are Nos 848 and 851. Skyhawks shown are Nos 883, 886 and 888.

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