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Hawker Osprey III
Hawker Osprey III of 447 Flight Fa in Alexandria Harbour, 1936
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© Charles Brown Collection, Royal Air Force Museum
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In this evocative black-and-white photograph, the sleek silhouette of a Hawker Osprey III fighter plane rests on the deck of HMS Gloucester, anchored in Alexandria Harbour in 1936. The Royal Air Force (RAF) aircraft, registration number K8231, is assigned to 447 Flight, a unit of the Fleet Air Arm (FAA), the naval aviation branch of the Royal Navy and the Royal Australian Navy. The interwar period, sandwiched between the two World Wars, was a time of significant expansion and modernization for the RAF and the FAA. The Hawker Osprey III, a biplane fighter with advanced features such as retractable landing gear and a synchronized machine gun, was a testament to this progress. Its deployment on board HMS Gloucester, a Leander-class cruiser, underscores the close cooperation between the RAF and the Royal Navy during this era. The photograph captures the serene atmosphere of the harbor, with the sun casting long shadows over the calm waters. The ship's crew members, dressed in their uniforms, are visible in the background, adding a sense of human scale to the scene. The image also reveals the intricate details of the Hawker Osprey III, from its distinctive wings to its engine cowling and propeller. This photograph, taken by Charles E Brown for the RAF Museum, offers a glimpse into the history of naval aviation during the interwar period. It highlights the technological advancements of the time, the camaraderie between the RAF and the Royal Navy, and the beauty and complexity of the aircraft and ships that defined an era.
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