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Fleet Air Arm - Supermarine Seafire F. XVII
Fleet Air Arm - Supermarine Seafire F.XVII, call-sign 174, after a bad landing somewhere in the Far East. Date: circa 1946
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© The Peter Butt Aviation Collection / Mary Evans
1946 Call Sign Landing Seafire Supermarine Xvii
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This evocative photograph captures the moment of tension and determination following a less-than-perfect landing of a Supermarine Seafire F.XVII aircraft of the Fleet Air Arm, call sign 174, in the Far East around 1946. The Seafire, a British single-engine carrier-borne fighter, played a crucial role in defending Royal Navy ships during World War II. After years of combat, this particular aircraft appears to have seen better days, with battle scars and wear evident on its exterior. The pilot, undeterred by the rough landing, exits the cockpit with a focused expression, ready to assess the damage and prepare for the next mission. The backdrop of a tranquil body of water adds a stark contrast to the intensity of the situation at hand. The Fleet Air Arm, with its iconic Seafire fleet, played a pivotal role in securing Allied victory in the Pacific theatre, making this image a poignant reminder of the courage and resilience of the pilots who served during this time.
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