HMS Eagle 1967 Commission (Updated 03/02/15)
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HMS Eagle 1967 Commission (Updated 03/02/15)
Hopefully, this will be of interest to the Fleet Air Arm aficionados out there!
These photos were taken back in 1967 by the Ship's Photographic Team.
My friend Barry came by this album when his Cousin, Grenville Burgess otherwise known as "Budgie" or "Budge" served on the Eagle during this time as a Flight Engineer. Sadly, Grenville passed away in 2013.
Barry has kindly allowed me to share these photos. Some of them maybe familiar as these were available for purchase by the Ship's Company but well worth a second viewing in my opinion!
This thread will hopefully serve as a tribute to Grenville and all his FAA/RN mates!
Here's the first batch of six photos plus the cover of the album, feel free to correct or add any additional information.
More to follow in the next few days and weeks if there's enough interest?!
Cheers
Tim
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HMS Eagle-2 by Timc63, on Flickr
2. Grenville standing in the back row, third from left.
HMS Eagle by Timc63, on Flickr
3. Aerial view of HMS Eagle.
HMS Eagle (2) by Timc63, on Flickr
4. Entering "The Cape" 8th September 1967.
HMS Eagle-6 by Timc63, on Flickr
5.
HMS Eagle-3 by Timc63, on Flickr
6. Fairey Gannet AEW3 of 849D Flight. Affectionately known as "The Postman" on the Eagle.
HMS Eagle-5 by Timc63, on Flickr
7. 899 Sqn Sea Vixen. On occasions a "Show of Force" would be put on for visiting VIP's!
HMS Eagle-4 by Timc63, on Flickr
These photos were taken back in 1967 by the Ship's Photographic Team.
My friend Barry came by this album when his Cousin, Grenville Burgess otherwise known as "Budgie" or "Budge" served on the Eagle during this time as a Flight Engineer. Sadly, Grenville passed away in 2013.
Barry has kindly allowed me to share these photos. Some of them maybe familiar as these were available for purchase by the Ship's Company but well worth a second viewing in my opinion!
This thread will hopefully serve as a tribute to Grenville and all his FAA/RN mates!
Here's the first batch of six photos plus the cover of the album, feel free to correct or add any additional information.
More to follow in the next few days and weeks if there's enough interest?!
Cheers
Tim
1.
HMS Eagle-2 by Timc63, on Flickr
2. Grenville standing in the back row, third from left.
HMS Eagle by Timc63, on Flickr
3. Aerial view of HMS Eagle.
HMS Eagle (2) by Timc63, on Flickr
4. Entering "The Cape" 8th September 1967.
HMS Eagle-6 by Timc63, on Flickr
5.
HMS Eagle-3 by Timc63, on Flickr
6. Fairey Gannet AEW3 of 849D Flight. Affectionately known as "The Postman" on the Eagle.
HMS Eagle-5 by Timc63, on Flickr
7. 899 Sqn Sea Vixen. On occasions a "Show of Force" would be put on for visiting VIP's!
HMS Eagle-4 by Timc63, on Flickr
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Fantastic! Do you have any more?
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Superb set! Just one thing the Gannet is a COD.4
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Thanks for the correction Daz, think I'm right in saying that the Eagle had a compliment of four AEW3's and one COD.4?
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You're most welcome. And I believe so!
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Here's a few more from 1967!
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HMS Eagle-5-2 by Timc63, on Flickr
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HMS Eagle-4-2 by Timc63, on Flickr
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HMS Eagle-7 by Timc63, on Flickr
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HMS Eagle-2-2 by Timc63, on Flickr
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HMS Eagle-3-2 by Timc63, on Flickr
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HMS Eagle-5-2 by Timc63, on Flickr
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HMS Eagle-4-2 by Timc63, on Flickr
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HMS Eagle-7 by Timc63, on Flickr
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HMS Eagle-2-2 by Timc63, on Flickr
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HMS Eagle-3-2 by Timc63, on Flickr
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Thanks for sharing that fantastic collection of photos.
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Seconded, not sure I've ever seen a shot of a Sea Vixen firing!
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Brilliant set of pictures, and a reminder of the Royal Navy's former aviation glory. Thanks for posting.
On a similar note, I recently had the opportunity to scan a copy of the cruise album for HMS Victorious's 1966-67 commission which took the ship to the Far East via the Suez Canal, and onward to Australia. This was the cruise that resulted in a group of the Ships Company discovering a Firefly in Australia and seeking the Captain's permission to bring it back to the UK. Thinking that they meant a Firefly dinghy, they were given permission, but in fact they had discovered a Fairey Firefly fighter aircraft. Luckily permission was still given, and the result was that WB271flew with the RN Historic Flight for a number of years until its untimely crash.
Of further interest in the cruise album is a set of pictures of one of the more unlikely catapult launches. Regrettably the Ford Prefect failed to get airborne...
On a similar note, I recently had the opportunity to scan a copy of the cruise album for HMS Victorious's 1966-67 commission which took the ship to the Far East via the Suez Canal, and onward to Australia. This was the cruise that resulted in a group of the Ships Company discovering a Firefly in Australia and seeking the Captain's permission to bring it back to the UK. Thinking that they meant a Firefly dinghy, they were given permission, but in fact they had discovered a Fairey Firefly fighter aircraft. Luckily permission was still given, and the result was that WB271flew with the RN Historic Flight for a number of years until its untimely crash.
Of further interest in the cruise album is a set of pictures of one of the more unlikely catapult launches. Regrettably the Ford Prefect failed to get airborne...
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Fantastic. Thanks for posting.
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Absolutely fabulous photos. What an irresistible combination, Buccs and Vixens, thanks for posting
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Just to prove there are still superb pics out there, which many are certainly not familiar with, thank you for sharing.
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A fantastic set! Of a time when we had a proper Fleet Air Arm, My favourite has to be the final one of the first set with the Sea Vixen "photobombing" the its own show of force display
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Cor - these are something! Great to see.
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They're all fabulous but the fluffy Vixen is something else.
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Just a few more from the collection.
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HMS Eagle-5 by Timc63, on Flickr
14. Gannet AEW3
HMS Eagle by Timc63, on Flickr
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HMS Eagle-2 by Timc63, on Flickr
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HMS Eagle-3 by Timc63, on Flickr
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HMS Eagle-4 by Timc63, on Flickr
18...And for some reason my favourite shot!
HMS Eagle-6 by Timc63, on Flickr
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HMS Eagle-5 by Timc63, on Flickr
14. Gannet AEW3
HMS Eagle by Timc63, on Flickr
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HMS Eagle-2 by Timc63, on Flickr
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HMS Eagle-3 by Timc63, on Flickr
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HMS Eagle-4 by Timc63, on Flickr
18...And for some reason my favourite shot!
HMS Eagle-6 by Timc63, on Flickr
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Absolutely fantastic, thanks very much
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Phwoar!
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Wonderful stuff
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Thanks for all the kind comments guys, I'm sure Barry will be absolutely delighted with the positive feedback!
I did suspect these were a little bit special when I first viewed them!
Haven't corresponded with Barry in the last few days but hopefully more to follow maybe?!
Cheers
Tim
I did suspect these were a little bit special when I first viewed them!
Haven't corresponded with Barry in the last few days but hopefully more to follow maybe?!
Cheers
Tim
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They are excellent. Thank you for sharing.
Shot 12 is stunning.
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Shot 12 is stunning.
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Re: HMS Eagle 1967 Commission (Updated 03/02/15)
So which carrier is being overflown in No. 10? Its not Eagle, there's no angled deck and the mast is in front of the funnel. Could it be Bulwark or Hermes?
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Re: HMS Eagle 1967 Commission (Updated 03/02/15)
FarnboroJohn wrote:So which carrier is being overflown in No. 10?John
Just what I was wondering.
I saw Sea Vixens giving a buddy refueling demo at several airshows in the late 60's, so I've been lucky enough to see them in flight!
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Great pictures I served with 899 70-72 in Eagle.
Some photo details for those posted.
No8 Launching the 849D Flight AEW Gannets with 820 NAS as SAR helicopter
No9/11 25th November At anchor off Aden before final withdrawal Khormaksar air base - 899 Sea Vixen was the last British aircraft to depart 29th carrying the base flag and Union Jack
No10 flypast above HMS Albion Aden withdrawal
No12 Aden Fire Power Demo (I have a 3, x 2, photo of this in my hallway)
No13/17 800NAS Buccaneer Mk2
No15 899 NAS sea Vixen FAW Mk2
No16 820 NAS Wessex HAS Mk1
Some photo details for those posted.
No8 Launching the 849D Flight AEW Gannets with 820 NAS as SAR helicopter
No9/11 25th November At anchor off Aden before final withdrawal Khormaksar air base - 899 Sea Vixen was the last British aircraft to depart 29th carrying the base flag and Union Jack
No10 flypast above HMS Albion Aden withdrawal
No12 Aden Fire Power Demo (I have a 3, x 2, photo of this in my hallway)
No13/17 800NAS Buccaneer Mk2
No15 899 NAS sea Vixen FAW Mk2
No16 820 NAS Wessex HAS Mk1