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Grey River Argus, 14 March 1940, Page 4

A flight- of Fairey “Swordfish” aircraft carrying out exercises. Below is one of the latest aircraft-carriers in the Royal Navy —H.M.S. “Ark Royal.”

Manning an anti-aircraft gun in a field just behind the line, as yet untouched by war.

A vivid impression of the guns of H.M.S. “Nelson” firing a salvo. These guns can throw their shells, each weighing 2,461 lbs. for a distance of 35,000

yards.

Flying boats have played an important part in the successful 1 British campaign against U-boats. Flying boats, like the one shown above, have a wide cruising range and are able to carry out extensive patrols hundreds of miles away from their bases. This one is being prepared for launching.

Royal Air Force flying officers in working kit discussing the detlaili-’orf a; forthcoming flight with the aid of a map.