Preserving the Nation’s Naval Aviation Heritage
T
he remarkable story of the nation’s naval aviation heritage and the ground-breaking
endeavours that shaped it, is brought to life by the work of the charity Navy Wings. The charity restores, maintains and flies an important collection of historic naval aircraft that display to millions of people annually at air shows up and down the country. Commander (Air) HMS Prince of Wales, Commander Phil Richardson OBE said, ‘We are immensely proud of our heritage and of the work of Navy Wings keeping our historic aircraft flying. The aircraft are a dynamic link with the past, helping younger generations understand the decisive part played by naval aircraft in the history of our nation. They are also an enduring tribute to all those who gave their lives in the service of naval flying, my grandfather, among them’. To find out more about Navy Wings and to become a supporter visit www.navywings.org.uk
Top: 21 Fairey Swordfish biplanes attacked the Italian Battle Fleet at Taranto, ending the era of the big-gun battleship. Pictured here is Fairey Swordfish II LS326, one of the last remaining Swordfish flying in the world. Above: The Royal Navy’s first aircraft carrier, HMS Argus was launched in December 1917, marking the beginning of more than 100 years of British carrier aviation.
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