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Stoker 1st Class Sidney "Sid" Hudson, R.N. Collection |
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A de Havilland Sea Hornet F-20 belonging to 801 Squadron, then based at RNAS Ford, landing on HMS Implacable. |
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A de Havilland Sea Hornet F-20 of 801 Squadron unhooked and wings folded after landing on HMS Implacable. |
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Three de Havilland Sea Hornets F-20 of 801 Squadron in the upper hanger. Note the aircraft on the right has its starboard propeller removed, it is on the deck beneath the engine. |
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Three de Havilland Sea Hornets F-20 of 801 squadron ranged on deck with engines running ready for take-off. The other aircraft are Blackburn Firebrands. |
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Unassisted take-off of a Blackburn Firebrand T.F.5. (EK 782). Note the crash barrier in the lowered position. |
(All photos from the collection of Sid Hudson, R.N.) Scans by Philip J. Heydon, I.S.M. |
Much appreciation to Sid Hudson (HMS Implacable 1947-48) for providing his collection to MaritimeQuest for digital preservation and publication. Thanks to Phil Heydon for scanning and cataloging the collection. Further thanks must be given to the staff at the Fleet Air Arm Museum for their help in identifying the photos. |
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