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BPF: Flight ops aboard HMS Illustrious, 1945

Video May 3, 2017 Vince

Footage showing Corsairs and Avengers (with some intercut footage of Fireflies from other carriers) from HMS Illustrious operating as part of the British Pacific Fleet off Sakishima Gunto in 1945. HMS Illustrious’ aircraft can be recognised by the ‘Q’ on their tails.

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