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Ordinary Seaman George Deeks, Sr., R.N. (1920-1986) Collection |
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A Fairey Firefly MK I (276) making a hard landing on HMS Venerable. Note the broken propeller blade in mid-air alongside the aircraft. |
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Possibly the same aircraft seen above, note the missing propeller blade. |
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Fairey Firefly MK I (272) (Ser# MB640) after a bad landing on HMS Venerable. |
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Another view of Fairey Firefly MK I (272) (Ser# MB640). |
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A Fairey Firefly MK I (281) after a crash landing on HMS Venerable. This photo and the next three show the removal of this aircraft. |
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Fairey Firefly MK I (281) being prepared for removal. |
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Fairey Firefly MK I (281) being prepared for removal. |
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Fairey Firefly MK I (281) being prepared for removal. |
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A Supermarine Walrus alongside of HMS Venerable. |
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A Supermarine Walrus being hauled aboard HMS Venerable. (Possible the same aircraft seen in photo #4 on page 1.) |
(All photos from the O/S George Deeks, Sr., R.N. Collection) Courtesy of George Deeks, Jr. |
MaritimeQuest would like to thank George Deeks, Jr. for making this collection available and to Brian Wilson of Scottish War Blinded for scanning this collection and arranging for it to be displayed on the site. |
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Page published Feb. 16, 2014 |
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