Fleet Air Arms first Coronation fly past, by G. H. Davis
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Fleet Air Arms first Coronation fly past, by G. H. Davis
First time the Fleet Arm has figured in a Coronation in a Coronation review: Bombing, reconnaissance and fighter types which mustered for the ceremonial fly-past of H.M. King Gorge VI. Date: 1937
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Biplane Biplanes Carries Coronation Davis Gorge Past 1937
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This historic photograph captures the momentous occasion of the first-ever Fleet Air Arm participation in a Coronation Review, marking a significant milestone in British aviation history. Taken by renowned photographer G.H. Davis in 1937, the image showcases an impressive formation of aircraft from the Fleet Air Arm, assembled for the ceremonial fly-past of King George VI. The Fleet Air Arm, the naval branch of the Royal Air Force, had only been established in 1931, and this was its first opportunity to display its capabilities before the monarch and the nation. The fleet included various types of aircraft, each representing different roles within the service: bombing, reconnaissance, and fighter planes. The backdrop of the photograph is the vast expanse of the sea, with the silhouettes of ships in the distance, emphasizing the close connection between the Royal Navy and the Fleet Air Arm. The meticulously maintained aircraft, gleaming in the sunlight, carry out their fly-past in perfect formation, demonstrating the precision and discipline of the service. Biplanes dominate the scene, their distinctive shapes and design a testament to the era's aviation technology. The photograph captures the sense of pride and excitement as the Fleet Air Arm takes its rightful place in the Coronation Review, a moment that would go down in history as a turning point for the service. This evocative image, taken by G.H. Davis, offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when the future of aviation was being shaped before our very eyes.
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