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HMS Pegasus (ex HMS Ark Royal)
Royal Navy - HMS Pegasus (ex HMS Ark Royal) at A Spithead re in 1938. HMS Pegasus was re-named from the 1914 HMS Ark Royal seaplane carrier, which saw action in WWI and in the 1920s She was re-named in 1934, to allow a new aircraft carrier to be commissioned as HMS Ark Royal (pennant number 91), on 16 December 1938. The hull was purchased by the Royal Navy while still in early stages of construction and the ship was designed and constructed as the first purpose-built aircraft - seaplane carrier. Ark Royal participated in the Gallipoli campaign of 1915 and remained in the Dardanelles region until 1918, when she carried out patrols in the Aegean Sea. After the armistice she supported White Russian forces during the Russian revolution, supported British forces in British Somaliland and transported a squadron of seaplanes to the Dardanelles for the Chanak crisis in 1922. Placed in reserve, she was re-commissioned in 1930 as a training ship and for research into ship-board aircraft catapults. Date: circa 1938
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1938 Action Aegean Armistice Campaign Carried Carrier Catapults Chanak Commissioned Constructed Crisis Dardanelles Forces Gallipoli Hull Participated Patrols Pegasus Pennant Purchased Purpose Built Re Named Region Remained Research Reserve Revolution Seaplane Seaplanes Somaliland Spithead Squadron Stages Supported Transported 1922 December Designed
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This stunning print captures the majestic HMS Pegasus (ex HMS Ark Royal) of the Royal Navy, at A Spithead re in 1938. Originally known as HMS Ark Royal, this seaplane carrier has a rich history dating back to World War I. Renamed in 1934 to make way for a new aircraft carrier, she was an integral part of various campaigns and operations throughout her service.
The hull of the ship was purchased by the Royal Navy while still under construction, making her the first purpose-built aircraft-seaplane carrier. From participating in the Gallipoli campaign to supporting British forces during the Russian revolution and beyond, HMS Pegasus played a vital role in naval history.
In 1930, she was recommissioned as a training ship and used for research into ship-board aircraft catapults. This print is not just a snapshot of a moment in time but also a tribute to the bravery and dedication of all those who served aboard this iconic vessel.
The Peter Butt Aviation Collection has captured the essence of this historic ship with incredible detail and clarity. It serves as a reminder of our maritime heritage and honors those who sailed on board HMS Pegasus with pride and honor.
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