An unidentified crewman in the engine room of either HMS Formidable or HMS Colossus.

An arts and crafts exhibition on HMS Formidable.

An arts and crafts exhibition on HMS Formidable.

A Supermarine Seafire of 885 Squadron preparing to take off from HMS Formidable, note the sand filter fitted under the engine.

A Supermarine Seafire of 885 Squadron in flight.

(All photos from the collection of James R. Steel, R.N.)
Courtesy of Jan Stokes