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Royal Navy Aircraft Carrier Hms Eagle Ro5 at Sea. 12 / 03 / 1968
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Royal Navy Aircraft Carrier Hms Eagle Ro5 at Sea. 12 / 03 / 1968
Royal Navy Aircraft Carrier Hms Eagle Ro5 (Ex Audacious).
Deck Letter e.
Displacement : 54, 100 Tons Full Load. Length 720 (Pp) 812 (O.A) Beam (Hull) 112 Ft Overall 171 Ft. Draught 36 Ft. Armament : Guns 8 X 4.5 Inch Dp( 2 Twin Staboard, 2 Twin Port) 4 X 3 Pdr. Guided Weapons : 6 Quadruple Launchers for Seacat Close Range Ship-To-Air Missiles (3 Starboard, 2 Port, 1 Aft). Aircraft : 34 Plus 10 Helicopters. Launched 19 March 1946. Completed 1 Oct. 1951. Reconstucted Hm Dockyard Devonport 1959 - 1964
The British Army protects the United Kingdom's interests at home and abroad, providing a safe and secure environment in which all British citizens can live and prosper
Credit: MoD/Crown copyright (year)
Media ID 15226506
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This print showcases the majestic Royal Navy Aircraft Carrier HMS Eagle RO5 as it gracefully sails through the vast sea on March 12,1968. Formerly known as Audacious, this impressive vessel boasts a deck letter "e" and an astounding displacement of 54,100 tons at full load. With a length of 720 feet (pp) and 812 feet overall (o. a), its hull spans over 112 feet while measuring an impressive 171 feet in total. The draught reaches a substantial depth of 36 feet. Equipped with formidable armament, HMS Eagle RO5 features eight powerful guns consisting of two twin starboard and two twin port-mounted 4.5-inch DP cannons, along with four additional three-pounder guns for added firepower. Guided weapons are also part of its arsenal, including six quadruple launchers strategically positioned for Seacat Close Range Ship-To-Air Missiles – three on the starboard side, two on the port side, and one aft. The aircraft carrier's remarkable capacity allows it to accommodate up to thirty-four aircraft alongside ten helicopters. Launched into service on March 19th, 1946 and completed on October1st , 1951, this historic carrier underwent reconstruction at HM Dockyard Devonport from1959 to1964. This extraordinary image is brought to you by Royal Navy Image from Armed Forces - capturing the grandeur and strength embodied by this iconic naval vessel that has played a significant role in maritime history.
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