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United States Navy - USS Macon - ZRS-5
United States Navy - USS Macon (ZRS-5) rigid airship built and operated by the United States Navy for scouting and served as a flying aircraft carrier, designed to carry biplane parasite aircraft

United States Air Force - Chase YC-122C 49-2879, of the 16th Troop Carrier Squadron at Stewart Air Force Base, TN. 14 November 1954 16th TCS moved to Ardmore AFB, OK. 30 August 1955 to storage

United States Air Force - Fairchild C-119C-22-FA 53-2539 ORIENTAL BEAUTY (msn 10497); of the 817th Troop Carrier Squadron, 403rd Troop Carrier Group, 483rd Troop Carrier Wing

British troops halted by the wayside with their Bren carrier, while the ceaseless stream of Belgian refugees file past, fleeing the German invaders on the Western Front during World War II Date

This Vietnamese peasant is carrying water in bamboo pipes. Date: 1890s

Chicago, Illinois, USA - Outer Drive Bridge and Skyline. A Freighter of the Great Lakes can be seen emerging from the (now-closed bascule bridge)

French aircraft carrier WWII
Date: 15 June 1940

Waiting for the mail train 1890s
Two officers of the Post Office fixing the mail-bag to the post outside Bletchley station on for the London and North Western Railway

Travelling rail post office 1890s
Her Majestys mail-carriers, sorting letters on the London and North Western railway with speeds of sixty miles an hour. Date: circa 1890s

VENETIAN WATER CARRIER
A female water carrier carrying metal buckets of water on her shoulders with a wooden yoke, Venice, Italy. Date: 1870s

VENDEEANS DROWNED
The Noyades [drownings] de Nantes - Republican general Carrier orders priests and royalist sympathisers taken out onto the Loire in barges and drowned. Date: February - May 1794

GLASGOW WATER CARRIER
A water cart is filled from a public conduit in the streets of Glasgow, Scotland. Date: 1834

FRENCH PORTEUR DEAU
A French porteur deau or water carrier. Date: 1850

PARISIAN WATER CARRIER
A Parisian water carrier Date: 1774

Royal Air Force Armstrong Whitworth A. W. 38 Whitley Mk. III
Royal Air Force Armstrong Whitworth A.W.38 Whitley Mk.III. The Tiger engined Mk.III was no longer used operationally by September 1941

WW2 - Nairana-class Escort Carrier - HMS Nairana. She was built at John Brown & Company shipyards in Clydebank, Scotland. When construction started in 1941 she was intended as a merchant ship

Malaria transmission, illustration. A malaria-infected mosquito piercing the skin and transmitting malaria parasites into the bloodstream

A Hakka woman carrying her infant child in a papoose
A Hakka woman carrying her infant child on her back in a papoose-style baby carrier with a strapped head guard. Hong Kong New Territories Date: 1984

Man with sack, Kashmir
A Kasmiri man strains to look up and smile for the camera - he carries a heavy load of sacks on his shoulders Date: 1986

Man with sheep carcass, Kashmir
A young muslim man carrying the carcass of a sheep on his shoulders through a street in Srinagar, Kashmir. He looks straight at the camera and does not smile Date: 1986

John Brown, 1627-1685, Also Known As The Christian Carrier Or Brown Of Priesthill. Scottish Protestant Christian Covenanter. From The Scots Worthies According To Howies Second Edition, 1781

Algerian Water Carrier. Date: circa 1907

Georgian Donkey Water Carrier - Caucasus. Date: circa 1908

Maruyama Okyo - Womans shock at dropping a water container Date: late 18th century

Liege Exhibition - A scene of life in Old Liege, Belgium ( The Ancient Quarter ). A lady water carrier has taken off her yolk and is resting by a fountain

Tunis - Tunisia, water carrier knocking on ornate door. Date: circa 1900s

Jean-Baptiste Carrier (1756-1794), 1889. Private Collection

Jean-Baptiste Carrier (1756-1794), 1805. Private Collection

Jean-Baptiste Carrier (1756-1794), 1796. Private Collection

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View of Hong Kong harbour, with ships and buildings
General panoramic view of Hong Kong harbour, with various ships, including HMS Medway, submarine depot ship, in the centre. To the left are two County class cruisers (with three funnels)

Blue Carrier Cock Pigeon
A portrait of a Blue Carrier Cock standing in full-length. The Blue Carrier Cock (Blue Bar), is one of the oldest English fancy breeds of pigeon

Black Carrier Cock Pigeon
A portrait of the Black Carrier Cock shown in a countryside landscape, with three of its kind visible in the background. The Black Carrier Cock is an English fancy breed of pigeon

Diagram of aircraft-carriers during WWII
Diagram showing the comparative strengths of the rival aircraft-carriers during WWII. Date: 1941

Capital ship of a modern battle fleet by G. H. Davis
The capital ship of a modern battle fleet: a drawing of a typical British aircraft carrier, showing the general arrangements between decks, and two British innovations. Date: 1953

An early production Fairey Gannet AS1, probably WN341, d?
An early production Fairey Gannet AS1, probably WN341, during carrier trials aboard HMS Eagle in October 1953

HMS Albion (R07) shortly before conversion to a Commando Carrier, December 1960

RAF Poster, Help Britain Finish The Job! WW2
RAF Poster, Help Britain Finish The Job! Showing two British Hawker Hurricane fighters flying over a British aircraft carrier at sea during the Second World War

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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.