Ceremony on the deck of a British aircraft carrier
Creator
Williams, Hanson A., Jr., 1928-2009
Date Created and/or Issued
1952
Publication Information
Pepperdine University Libraries The Korean War Photography of Hanson A. Williams, Jr. [digital resource], Pepperdine University Special Collections and University Archives
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Description
As seen from the bridge of a the H.M.S Ocean, a Royal Navy light aircraft carrier, servicemen and photographers observe a military ceremony on deck for the visiting British Minister of Defence Field Marshal Harold (Earl) Alexander. Sailors are lined up in white on either side of the runway, a group of propeller fighter planes rests at the stern, the White Ensign flag is flying, and a cruiser is visible in the background. complete;
War Ships Warships Aircraft carriers Fighter planes Military personnel Military parades & ceremonies Korean War, 1950-1953 Korea (South) University Archives
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