| Accession Number | 302342 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
C. 1935. AERIAL PORT BOW VIEW OF THE AIRCRAFT CARRIER HMS COURAGEOUS. THE LOWER FLIGHT DECK WAS ...
Description
C. 1935. AERIAL PORT BOW VIEW OF THE AIRCRAFT CARRIER HMS COURAGEOUS. THE LOWER FLIGHT DECK WAS USED TO LAUNCH THE SHIP'S FIGHTER FLIGHT. NOTE THE 4.7 INCH AA GUNS PORT AND STARBOARD. THEY ARE CONTROLLED BY THE HIGH ANGLE CONTROL SYTEMS INSET INTO THE CORNERS OF THE UPPER FLIGHT DECK. THE STEAM PLUME IS FOR GAUGING WIND STRENGTH AND DIRECTION. NOTE THE FORWARD LIFT NEXT TO THE ISLAND AND THE HUMP IN THE FLIGHT DECK TO ASSIST TAKE OFF AND TO DECELERATE LANDING AIRCRAFT. AN AIRCRAFT IS BEING MANHANDLED INTO POSITION FOR LAUNCHING. (NAVAL HISTORICAL COLLECTION)