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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
On this day in 1963, the Hawker P1127, forerunner of the Harrier, made the first touch and go by VTOL (Vertical Take Off & Landing) ever in the world on a Carrier on HMS ARK ROYAL off Portland, UK
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In 1983, the destroyer USS Fife (DD-991) was slightly damaged in a collision with a Soviet frigate that was attempting to approach USS Ranger (CV-61) in the Arabian Sea. The captain of the Razyaschy claimed he signaled that his ship's steering had failed, but the U.S. Navy stated it was a common excuse used by the Soviets to get close to other vessels.
Naval vessels from various countries, docked at Portsmouth Naval Base. Taking part in the International Fleet Review which was part of the Trafalgar 200 celebrations. 2005.
L to R HMS Revenge, HMS Nelson and HMS Rodney being scrapped in Inverkeithing, Scotland, 1948.
HMS Portland has joined HMSPWLS as the first escort ship.
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