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Couple of good ones for you Dave

HMS Illustrious

The Supermarine Attacker

Dave. Allways was up top. Thats why I look old and grey now. The Flight Deck of a carrier is recorded as one of the most dangerous work environments in the world. :stressed:

Hi again Blackham. Further to my last I have been able to find out a little more info for you. The Venoms deck landing trials took place on Centaur. and the Vixens trials took place on Victorious but I can now confirm that the Supermarine 510 (the Attacker) carried out deck landing trials...

Blackham. The first jet aircraft to land on a carrier was on 4th December 1945. A Vampire flown by the famous Eric " Winkle" Brown landed on HMS Ocean. The Sea Venom became operational in 1954 so they may have done the trials in the early 50's but I have been unable to find any data to support...

I know the Old Green Man is famous for its beer but do they serve "SPIRITS" there?:D

Hi Blackham. You have to be a member of the AHA to be eligable but if it's a success I may take my Collection and Displays to Tamworth RNA at a latter date and that will be open to all ex-matelots.

Thank's Dave I shall look forward to that. :)

Illustrious under attack 1941. Brian, only our fleet carriers had steel decks, all our escort carriers had wooden decks

Hi Bernard. Japanese Carriers at the time of Pearl Harbour were without doubt the most improved and advanced carriers in the world. Where they failed was in command and leadership. Due to the lack of long range communication the admirals were only able to follow the orders they were issued...

Hermes & Argus

Dave, I'd be very greatful for that cheers mate. Frothy. Cheers! that looks pretty much like the last one I was on:D:D

Hi Bernard. A lot of this would of course depend on the definition of an Aircraft Carrier. In 1913 several merchant ships were converted to "Seaplane Carriers" but these could only carry the seaplanes to where they were needed, lower them into the sea where they would take of and land. The...

I have been given the task of presenting a history of the British Aircraft Carrier at an upcoming ex-navy reunion. I was wondering if any of you ex matalots have any pictures I could use of carriers. I already have about 3000 carrier pic's but I am restricted by Copyright Law from displaying...

Hi Liz. I noticed from your posts that you were thinking along the same lines as me. Chocks.

I can understand why some of you have logically refered to the gang culture within this thread but lets not confuse this with the "Teen Cult" If you saw a Teddy Boy a Mod or a Skinhead you knew instantly what they were, what they liked and what they stood for and although violence did play a...

Patty. Twitter? I only do that when I've had too much brandy !!!!!!!!!!

Oh Boy! Ray, I must really be out of touch. What's Face Book? Give me back my Gingham Ben Sherman, I miss it !!!!!!

Hi Patty. I agree that we are older (with some trepidation) and I have to admit that there is big club scene out there but there does not seem to be any major/nationwide fashion based scene anymore only smaller trends. Bearing in mind that in the 60's and 70's we had youth clubs all over the...