HMS Hermes (R12). Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries. © Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10993217
Canvas Print 20"x16" (51x41cm)
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
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Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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HMS Hermes (R12): A Symbol of Naval Aviation Prowess This evocative photograph captures the majesty and power of HMS Hermes (R12), a pioneering British aircraft carrier that revolutionized naval warfare. Built between 1943 and 1959, HMS Hermes was the Royal Navy's first purpose-built aircraft carrier, designed to operate a fleet of propeller-driven aircraft. The image showcases the carrier's expansive flight deck, where a line of Sea Hawk fighter-bombers, the first British-designed jet fighters, are lined up, ready for takeoff. The aircraft's powerful engines are visible, their exhausts billowing out plumes of smoke against the backdrop of the open sea. The carrier's distinctive island superstructure, housing the bridge and various communication and navigation systems, looms in the background. HMS Hermes was a testament to the Royal Navy's commitment to maintaining a formidable naval presence, both at home and abroad. With a displacement of 18,000 tons, she could carry a complement of 22 aircraft and a crew of over 1,100 personnel. Her maiden deployment took place in 1959, and she saw active service during the Malayan Emergency and the Indonesian Confrontation. This photograph is a reminder of the ingenuity and determination of the Royal Navy during the post-World War II era. It showcases the pivotal role that aircraft carriers played in shaping naval warfare and the importance of maintaining a strong maritime presence.
