A Fairey Albacore about to land on HMS Formidable.

A Fairey Swordfish, having missed the arrestor wires on landing, takes off HMS Formidable for a second attempt.

Fairey Fulmars about to take off from HMS Formidable.

A Fairey Fulmar on HMS Formidable.

A Fairey Fulmar taking off from HMS Formidable.

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