Stoker 1st Class Sidney "Sid" Hudson, R.N. Collection
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An unidentified Supermarine Seafire coming off worse after being stopped by the crash barrier.



The Supermarine Seafire about to be craned off the flight deck. Note the crash barrier under the tail.



An unidentified Supermarine Seafire wrong way up after a bad landing.



An unidentified Admiral (Air) disembarking from a Fairey Firefly (probably DT985 belonging to 767 Squadron based at RNAS Milltown) being greeted by Captain C. A. L. Mansergh, D.S.C., R.N. on HMS Implacable.



The visiting Admiral (Air) about to inspect the Royal Marine Guard of Honour on HMS Implacable.
(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.


Sidney Hudson, R.N. Collection
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Class Overview
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