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HMS Argus aircraft carrier, WW1
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HMS Argus aircraft carrier, WW1
HMS Argus, aircraft carrier painted in dazzle camouflage, launched 1917, seen here at sea during the First World War. Date: circa 1917-1918
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This evocative photograph captures the HMS Argus, a pioneering aircraft carrier of the Royal Navy, during the First World War. Launched in 1917, the HMS Argus was the world's first dedicated aircraft carrier, designed to provide a seaborne base for naval aviation operations. In this image, the ship is seen at sea, its distinctive dazzle camouflage pattern standing out against the choppy waves. Dazzle camouflage, also known as razzle dazzle, was a revolutionary camouflage technique developed during the First World War to confuse and disorient enemy submarines and other attackers. The HMS Argus, along with many other British and Allied ships, was painted with this bold, geometric pattern of irregular shapes and stripes. The HMS Argus played a crucial role in the war, providing vital support to the Royal Flying Corps and the Royal Naval Air Service. It was involved in numerous operations, including the bombardment of Zeebrugge and Ostend in Belgium, and the blockade of the German ports. This photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, capturing the HMS Argus in its prime, as it sailed the seas during a time of great conflict. The combination of the ship's historic significance, its innovative camouflage, and the raw power of the sea make this an enduring and captivating image.
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