| Accession Number | HOBJ0800 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Negative |
| Maker |
Hobson, Phillip Oliver |
| Place made | Japan: Kure |
| Date made | 12 May 1950 |
| Conflict |
British Commonwealth Occupation Force, 1946-1952 (Japan) |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
A view of the deck of HMS Unicorn dressed with flags to mark the 13th anniversary of the King's ...
Description
A view of the deck of HMS Unicorn dressed with flags to mark the 13th anniversary of the King's Coronation. HMS Unicorn and HMAS Shoalhaven, also in harbour, fired a simultaneous salute of 21 guns. Crew are working on their tasks and on the stern deck aircraft are sitting with their wings folded. HMS Unicorn is an aircraft carrier and maintenance ship.