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HMS Victorious built by Vickers Armstrong on the Tyne laid down 4th of May 1937 Launched 14 Sept 1939 and completed 15th May 1941 Served in the Home Fleet 1941 - 43  moved to the South Pacific in 1943 and in 1944 to Home and Eastern Fleets and rejoined the Pacific fleet in 1945.  While in the Pacific was twice hit by KAMIKAZES.  Finally scraped in June 1969 at Faslane on the Clyde.

Displacement: 23,000 tons,       Speed: 30.5 knots,       Range: 11,000 nautical miles at 14 knots.  Compliemnt:1200           Aircraft 36               Guns  Sixteen 4.5 inch  and Forty Eight 2 pounders.

HMS Victorious, July 1961.

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HMS Victorious, May 1950.

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HMS Victorious, to breakers, July 1969.

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HMS Victorious, September 1947.

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HMS Victorious, 1947.

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HMS Victorious, with HMS Newcastle, November 1945.

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HMS Victorious, August 1946.

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HMS Victorious, c.1941.

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HMS Victorious, c.1942.

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HMS Victorious in Hong Kong c.1961. 

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HMS Victorious in Hong Kong c 1961.

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HMS Victorious, October 1945.

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HMS Victorious.

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HMS Victorious by Ivan Berryman.

Completed in May 1941, HMS Victorious had been in commission just nine days when her pilots encountered and attacked the Bismarck. She is seen here in August 1942 with HMS Eagle astern of her.

Signed limited edition of 250 prints in sepia and black light resistant prints on 340gms art board. Image size 12 inches x 8 inches (31cm x 20cm). Price £56.00

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The pilot of a Fairey Swordfish MKII guides his aircraft towards the landing ramp of HMS Victorious following a sortie in the Mediterranean Sea 1940

Signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 12 inches x 7 inches (31cm x 18cm). Price £24.00

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Illustrious Class aircraft carriers, Message Board for naval enthusiasts and ex Crew families of the HMS Victorious the  Illustrious class carrier. This website is not part of any governmental body or official websites of HMS Victorious

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BILL MADDIN. My brother Bill served on HMS Victorious, (he recently passed away) I would love to find out if there is a HMS Victorious association and to hear from anybody who may have known my brother. Contact Pete Maddin at pj.maddin@ntlworld.com 

DESMOND CAYWOOD.. My uncle Desmond, who passed away recently, sent me many naval photographs of the ships he served on whilst in the RN. He has a few of 13 mess and 12 mess on Victorious. Does anyone remember my uncle? Any information will be gratefully received. Contact me at gunslinger201@aol.com 

 

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