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Biplane landing on HMS Argus, WW1
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Biplane landing on HMS Argus, WW1
A biplane coming in to land on the flight deck of HMS Argus, one of the first aircraft carriers, launched 1917, during the First World War. Date: circa 1917-1918
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This photograph depicts a biplane making a daring landing on the flight deck of HMS Argus, one of the world's first aircraft carriers, during the First World War. Launched in 1917, HMS Argus was a unique vessel in the British Navy, designed specifically for the transport and operation of aircraft at sea. The image captures the excitement and innovation of the early days of naval aviation, as the biplane, with its distinctive wings and propeller, approaches the carrier's deck. The crew, dressed in their naval uniforms, stand ready to secure the aircraft as it touches down, a testament to their skill and bravery in the face of new technology and the challenges of wartime conditions. The image is a reminder of the pivotal role that the Royal Flying Corps and the Royal Naval Air Service played in the Great War, expanding the capabilities of the navy and revolutionizing military strategy. Circa 1917-1918.
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