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HMS Victorious (Illustrious Class post refit)

HMS Victorious (Illustrious Class post refit) HMS Victorious, ordered under the 1936 Naval Programme, was the third Illustrious-class aircraft carrier after Illustrious and Formidable. She was laid down at the Vickers-Armstrongshipyard at Newcastle-Upon-Tyne in 1937 and launched two years later in 1939. Her commissioning was delayed until 1941 due to the greater need for escort vessels for service in the Battle of the Atlantic. Her… View OnContinue reading “HMS Victorious (Illustrious Class post refit)”

HMS Ajax (22) with HMS Fame (H78) and HMS Firedrake (H79)

HMS Ajax (22) with HMS Fame (H78) and HMS Firedrake (H79) HMS Ajax (22) with HMS Fame (H78) and HMS Firedrake (H79) HMS Ajax was a Leander-class light cruiser which served with the Royal Navy during World War II. She became famous for her part in the Battle of the River Plate, the Battle of Crete,Continue reading “HMS Ajax (22) with HMS Fame (H78) and HMS Firedrake (H79)”

HMS Ajax (22) with HMS Fame (H78) and HMS Firedrake (H79)

HMS Ajax (22) with HMS Fame (H78) and HMS Firedrake (H79) HMS Ajax (22) with HMS Fame (H78) and HMS Firedrake (H79) HMS Ajax was a Leander-class light cruiser which served with the Royal Navy during World War II. She became famous for her part in the Battle of the River Plate, the Battle of Crete,Continue reading “HMS Ajax (22) with HMS Fame (H78) and HMS Firedrake (H79)”