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Fairey Gannet AEW-3
Royal-Navy 849 Squadron B Flight Fairey Gannet Aew-3 Taking-Off Operating on Aircraft-Carrier Hms Ark Royal R09 Using the Catapult System Date: 1974
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1. Title: "Taking Flight: The Fairey Gannet AEW-3 in Action on HMS Ark Royal, 1974" 2. Description: This evocative black-and-white photograph captures the moment of takeoff for a Fairey Gannet AEW-3 aircraft from the Royal Navy's 849 Squadron B Flight. The image was taken aboard the aircraft carrier HMS Ark Royal (R09) in 1974, during a time when the British fleet was at the forefront of maritime aviation technology. The Fairey Gannet AEW-3, with the registration number XL450 and the squadron code 042, is seen using the catapult system to launch from the deck of the ship. The contrarotating radars on the wings of the aircraft are clearly visible, illustrating the advanced surveillance capabilities of the Fairey Gannet, which played a crucial role in the early warning and detection of enemy aircraft and ships during the Cold War era. The image offers a glimpse into the daily operations of the Royal Navy's fleet air arm and the complex logistics involved in aircraft carrier operations. 3. Keywords: 1974, UK, Royal Navy, RN, Fleet Air Arm, Fairey Gannet AEW-3, 849 Squadron, B Flight, HMS Ark Royal, R09, Catapult System, Contrarotating Radars, Maritime Aviation, Cold War, Surveillance, Warbird, Vintage, Military, WW2, WWII, 2nd World War. 4. Background: The Fairey Gannet AEW-3 was a British maritime patrol and anti-submarine warfare aircraft, which served in the Royal Navy from the late 1950s until the 1990s. The aircraft was renowned for its advanced radar systems and was a key component of the Royal Navy's fleet air arm during the Cold War. The HMS Ark Royal was a Centaur-class aircraft carrier, which served in the Royal Navy from 1955 until 1978. The ship was the fifth vessel to bear the name Ark Royal and was the last British aircraft carrier to use steam catapults for launching aircraft. The photograph captures a significant moment in the history of the Royal Navy's fleet air arm and the evolution of maritime aviation technology.
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