HOBJ0835 Accession Number: HOBJ0835

Description

The Royal Navy aircraft carrier and repair ship HMS Unicorn, during visits of the Royal Navy and the RAN to Kure Harbour. Aircraft can be seen on deck, some with their wings folded. Two Seaman in a dinghy are rowing near a ladder at the stern. HMS Unicorn later served in the Korean War.

Details

Accession Number
HOBJ0835
Photographer
Phillip Oliver Hobson
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Format: 4x5"
Support: Acetate
Date Made
c May 1950
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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