HMS Ark Royal R-09 |
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Donald "Don" Morrison, R.N. Collection |
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Blue Nose Certificate issued to Don Morrison in 1961. |
Crossing the Line Certificate issued to Don Morrison on Aug. 11, 1962. |
1961: The Starboard Watch Electrical Department from HMS Ark Royal R-09, Don Morrison is seen in the back row, 4th from left. |
HMS Ark Royal R-09 launching a
Supermarine Scimitar
in Grand Harbour, Malta. This was the first time a Royal Navy carrier had launched a jet propelled aircraft while at anchor in Grand Harbor, a Fairey Gannet is seen on the flight deck awaiting take off. |
A
Supermarine Scimitar
ready to launch from the port catapult of HMS Ark Royal R-09. |
(All photos courtesy of Donald "Don" Morrison, R.N.) |
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Class Overview |
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Page published Dec. 2, 2010 |