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Royal Navy Replenishment at Sea
Three Royal Navy ships take part in a Replenishment at Sea or RAS. From left RFA Fort Austin, RFA Fort Victoria and HMS Illustrious are pictured transferring stores and fuel

Doryphoros (spear bearer, Roman copy of the time of Tiberius from a Greek original by Polykleitos)

Fairey Campania two-seat seaplane
Fairey Campania two-seat carrier-borne reconnaissance or coastal patroller seaplane, which entered production in early 1917. It was mounted on a wheeled trolley for takeoff from a ships flight deck

HMS Courageous, British battlecruiser, WW1
HMS Courageous, British battlecruiser, launched 1916, served during the latter part of the First World War, converted to use as an aircraft carrier during the late 1920s

Fiat 600 Multipla

FA2 Sea Harrier Launches from HMS Illustrious
Maritime demonstration.28 October 2001. During the Maritime demomstration off Oman, a FA2 Sea Harrier from 801 Squadron launches from the flight deck of HMS Illustrious, Fleet Flag Ship

Harrier Pilot Prepares for Takeoff
A digitally manipulated image of a Harrier pilots view as he prepares to take off from aircraft carrier HMS Ark Royal. This image was the winner of the Digital Imaging Award in the Royal Navys

Douglas SBD-5 Dauntless -the stalwart US Navy carrier -going dive bomber served throughout the Pacific War, sinking most of Japans aircraft carriers

Short Sturgeon TT2 aboard an aircraft carrier

Westland Wyvern S4 VZ789 on a carrier deck with wings folded
Westland Wyvern S4, VZ789, on a carrier deck with wings folded

HMS Vindictive aircraft carrier, WW1
HMS Vindictive, a Hawkins-class heavy cruiser (then called HMS Cavendish) converted to an experimental aircraft carrier and renamed

Typhoid Mary
MARY MALLON, (1869-1938) known as Typhoid Mary; though herself healthy, she is a carrier of typhoid and, employed as a cook, infects 22, one of whom dies

Ufos / Adamski
Venusian interplanetary carrier and six scout craft photographed through a 6" telescope over Palomar Gardens, California

Graf, German zeppelin over London 1931
A good will visit, German zeppelin Graf flying over London, a transatlantic passenger carrier operating between 1928 to 1937, with people paying to take a flight over England. Date: August 1931

Royal Navy Melin Mk 2 Helicopters on HMS Illustrious
Royal Navy Merlin Mk2 helicopters on the flight deck of HMS Illustrious during Exercise Deep Blue. HMS Illustrious was off the coast of the UK undergoing aviation training

Three Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineer craftsmen
Photograph of three Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineer craftsmen repairing the engine of an A Squadron, 15/19th Kings Royal Hussars Saracen Armoured Personnel Carrier, Malaya

825 Squadron on HMS Warrior aircraft carrier
Group photo of 825 Squadron, Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm, on board HMS Warrior (R31) aircraft carrier with a Fairey Firefly plane. Date: circa 1953

H. M. S. Formidable
H.M.S.Formidable, an Illustrious class aircraft carrier of the British Royal Navy, launched in 1939 and commissioned in November 1940

Bristol 170 Freighter Mk. 31 EC-AHH Iberia London Airport
Bristol Freighter EC-AHH of Spanish national carrier Iberia on the tarmac at London Airport Date: 1965

HMS Glory, Colussus Class aircraft carrier entering the Grand Harbour in Malta in 1950 Date: 1950

An artists impression of the Tarrant Tabor in flight. Originally intended for long-distance bombing, the aircraft was to be converted into a commercial passenger carrier for up to 100 passengers

Modified de Havilland Mosquito FBVI LR359
Modified de Havilland Mosquito FBVI, LR359, which made the first twin-engined carrier-borne landing on to HMS Indefatigable on 25 March 1944 piloted by Lt Cdr Eric Brown. Date: 1944

HMS Warrior R31
Royal Navy - HMS Warrior R31, a Colossus-class light aircraft carrier, in March 1946. (Warrior was loaned to the Royal Canadian Navy from 1946 to 1948 as HMCS Warrior)

HMS Triumph (R16)
Royal Navy - HMS Triumph (R16), fleet support ship. Formerly a Colossus-class light fleet aircraft carrier, Triumph was converted to a Support Ship in the late 1960s and was de-commissioned in 1975

People waving at the visiting aircraft carrier HMS Centaur. Liverpool, Merseyside. 14th August 1965

LCC-LFB foam carrier and foam equipment
The foam carrier (lorry) and pump-escape from station 71 Battersea demonstrating the foam making capability of front-line fire engines

HMS Empress aircraft carrier, WW1
HMS Empress, British Royal Navy aircraft carrier during the First World War. Launched 1907 as a cross-channel steamer, converted as aircraft carrier 1914, based at Harwich, then Queenstown

Sputnik 1 rocket track. Long exposure photograph of the night sky showing the track of the rocket that carried Sputnik 1, the worlds first artificial satellite

Fiat Multipla Italy

Golfer and his caddy
A Golfer and his caddy - characters from Three Little Maids a musical by Paul Rubens - Mr G.P. Huntley in the role of Cheyne and Mr Carroll in the role of Cupid. The show opened in 1902

Glasgow / Kelly 1817
General view of the city, with a wagon approaching on a rough-surfaced road, a carrier and his donkey, factory smoke polluting the air

A de Havilland Mosquito landing on a carrier deck (LR359ja)

Hawker Sea Fury X flies over an aircraft carrier and ship

HMS Hogue, British armoured cruiser
HMS Vindex, a seaplane carrier of the Royal Navy during the First World War, previously a fast passenger ferry for the Isle of Man Steam Packet

Anopheles mosquito. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of an Anopheles stephensi mosquito, the vector for the malaria parasite in Asia

A Floating Flying Field
A fleet of Blackburn Darts aeroplanes take off from an aircraft carrier in the middle of the sea. Date: 1932

Ro-Ro PCC Car Transporting Vessel in Southampton Water. Since 1970 the market for exporting and importing cars has increased dramatically and the number and type of RO/ROs has increased also

Western Front, France, 1918
Telephone and pigeon men in a shell hole. Telephone lines are broken so messages have to be sent by carrier pigeons on the Western Front in France during World War I on 25th April 1918

Swordfish torpedo-bombers on HMS Battler; Second World War
Photograph showing Fairey Swordfish torpedo-bombers on the flight deck of HMS Battler, a British escort carrier, 1943. Date: 1943

Picture No. 12020190
Carrier Pigeon, wearing sunglasses hat and gold chain with dollar sign.. Digital manipulation Date:

The Queen Christens Royal NavyaS New Aircraft Carrier
Pictured are events from the Queen Elizabeth naming ceremony conducted at Rosyth Dockyard. Pictured is an RAF Chinook, and Royal Navy Seaking and Merlin Helicopters

HMS Liverpool Escorts Russian Carrier Admiral Kuznetsov
HMS Liverpool escorts Russian Carrier Admiral Kuznetsov. HMS Liverpool paid escort to the Russian Carrier Admiral Kuznetsov

HMS Liverpool Escorts HMS Ark Royal
HMS Liverpool (front) escorts HMS Ark Royal during Exercise Joint Warrior. HMS Liverpool is the tenth of the class of Type 42 Destroyers and the seventh ship to bear the name

An engraving depicting a water carrier from Mexico City, 19th century
5311188 An engraving depicting a water carrier from Mexico City, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1835); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A letter carrier in India, 1828
3480363 A letter carrier in India, 1828; (add.info.: French lithograph of a letter carrier in India, By Marlet 1828.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Chhata wala or umbrella carrier, in cotton loin cloth. Fringed umbrella in silk or red and blue curwah
FLO4565334 Chhata wala or umbrella carrier, in cotton loin cloth. Fringed umbrella in silk or red and blue curwah. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by an unknown artist from " Asiatic

Country carrier's wagon with hood. Wood engraving London c1882
533910 Country carrier's wagon with hood. Wood engraving London c1882; (add.info.: Country carrier's wagon with hood. Wood engraving London c1882); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Bihishtee or water carrier, with mushk of panee (goatskin water bag), wearing loincloth and turban
FLO4565394 Bihishtee or water carrier, with mushk of panee (goatskin water bag), wearing loincloth and turban. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by an unknown artist from " Asiatic

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"Unyielding and Majestic: A Legacy of Carriers in Naval History" From the Royal Navy's illustrious HMS Illustrious returning to Portsmouth after a remarkable refit, to the mighty HMAS Melbourne proudly sailing as Australia's naval flagship, carriers have played an indomitable role in maritime warfare. The name "carrier" evokes images of power and strength, epitomized by the legendary HMS Indefatigable and its British counterparts like HMS Albion after conversion. These floating fortresses symbolize the unwavering determination of nations to protect their interests at sea. Dating back to 1937 with the grand launch of HMS Ark Royal in Birkenhead, carriers have continuously evolved alongside technological advancements. The roar of Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S2 landing on deck echoes through time, reminding us of their pivotal role during critical moments. During World War II, amidst turbulent waters, it was vessels like HMS Indomitable that stood tall against enemy forces. Their presence instilled hope and resilience among Allied troops fighting for victory. Carriers were not limited to air superiority alone; they adapted for various purposes. Take for instance HMS Albion's transformation into a Commando Carrier or USS Coral Sea entering Pearl Harbour as an attack carrier - these versatile platforms showcased their adaptability in ever-changing military landscapes. In this rich tapestry of naval history, we must not forget the unsung heroes who flew from these decks. Fairey Swordfish Torpedo-Bombers soaring through skies during World War II exemplify courage and sacrifice beyond measure. As we marvel at these magnificent vessels throughout history - be it witnessing them return home or embarking on daring missions - one cannot help but feel awe-inspired by their immense contribution towards safeguarding our seas. Carriers stand as testaments to human ingenuity and perseverance; forever etched in our collective memory as symbols of naval might and unity.