| Accession Number | 302308 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
1944-12-30. AERIAL PORT SIDE VIEW OF THE ESCORT CARRIER HMS ATHELING. SHE IS BEING EMPLOYED AS AN ...
Description
1944-12-30. AERIAL PORT SIDE VIEW OF THE ESCORT CARRIER HMS ATHELING. SHE IS BEING EMPLOYED AS AN AIRCRAFT TRANSPORT FERRYING HELLCAT AND CORSAIR FIGHTERS AMIDSHIPS AND LIGHT OBSERVATION AIRCRAFT AFT AS WELL AS STORES. NOTE THE AVIATION FUEL PIPE FITTED EXTERNALLY ALONG HER SIDE TO REDUCE FIRE RISK. THE SHIP IS PAINTED IN AN ADMIRALTY STANDARD CAMOUFLAGE SCHEME. (NAVAL HISTORICAL COLLECTION)