HMS Eagle R-05 |
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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.) |
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Page published Sept. 1, 2013 |