HMS Eagle R-05
Able Seaman Michael Rainsforth, R.N. (1937-2013) Collection
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Michael Rainsforth seen during training at HMS Ganges.



Michael Rainsforth seen at Malta.



Michael Rainsforth (top left) and three unidentified men seen at Malta.



Michael Rainsforth (top left) and two unidentified men seen at Malta.



Michael Rainsforth seen enjoying a drink.



HMS Eagle R-05 seen underway with several types of aircraft on the flight deck including de Havilland Sea
Venoms, Hawker Sea Hawks FGA4 and Fairey Gannets.



HMS Eagle R-05 seen underway with several types of aircraft on the flight deck including de Havilland Sea
Venoms, Hawker Sea Hawks FGA4 and Fairey Gannets.



Two Hawker Sea Hawk FGA4 aircraft seen on the flight deck of HMS Eagle R-05.



A Hawker Sea Hawk FGA4 (WV860) seen on the flight deck of HMS Eagle.



A Douglas AEW1 Skyraider seen on the flight deck of HMS Eagle R-05, a Westland Whirlwind can be seen off to
starboard.
(All photos from the Able Seaman Michael Rainsforth, R.N. Collection)
Courtesy of Michael Rainsforth, Jr.



(Additional information for this page was provided by Philip J. Heydon, I.S.M.)


Able Seaman Michael Rainsforth, R.N. Collection
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