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825 Squadron on HMS Warrior aircraft carrier
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825 Squadron on HMS Warrior aircraft carrier
Group photo of 825 Squadron, Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm, on board HMS Warrior (R31) aircraft carrier with a Fairey Firefly plane. Date: circa 1953
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1953 Carrier Deck Fairey Firefly Propeller Sailor Sailors Squadron Warrior Fleet Officers
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This evocative group photograph captures the spirit of the 1950s Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm (RN) as members of 825 Squadron gather on the flight deck of HMS Warrior (R31) aircraft carrier. Circa 1953, the squadron's pilots and ground crew proudly pose in front of their Fairey Firefly aircraft, its distinctive propeller blades casting long shadows on the deck. The aircraft carrier, with its imposing silhouette and pennant number R31, looms in the background, anchored at sea. The sailors, dressed in their uniforms, exude a sense of determination and camaraderie. The Firefly, a versatile and iconic British naval aircraft of the era, symbolizes the power and might of the Royal Navy during this period. This photograph offers a glimpse into the rich history of naval aviation, transporting us back to a time when men and machines worked in harmony to defend the seas.
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