Description
A view of the deck of HMS Unicorn dressed with flags to mark the 13th anniversary of the King's Coronation. HMS Unicorn and HMAS Shoalhaven, also in harbour, fired a simultaneous salute of 21 guns. On deck is a Supermarine Seafire Mk 47. This type was used operationally in Korea by 800 Squadron, RN, flying from the carrier HMS Triumph during 1950. HMS Unicorn is an aircraft carrier and maintenance ship.
Details
Accession Number
HOBJ0801
Photographer
Phillip Oliver Hobson
Classification
Photograph
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Format: 3x4"
Support: Acetate
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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