Wednesday, February 10, 2010

HMS Colossus

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The fourth and last HMS Colossus (R15) had a relatively brief time with the Royal Navy. She was the name-ship of the Colossus-class light fleet aircraft carriers, which were smaller derivatives of the Illustrious-class carriers. She was launched in 1943 and commissioned in 1944. She served with the British Pacific Fleet 1945-46, prior to being loaned to France.




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