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Pilot boat and military craft in colonial Australia (1855)
HMCS Spitfire was a 65-ton sail gunboat built at Cuthberts Shipyard, Port Jackson, Australia and launched on 3 April 1855 for the Colony of New South
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Topics referred to by the same term
Botafogo (galleon), Spitfire in Portuguese, at the time the largest ship ever built HMCS Spitfire, a 1855 Australian gunboat HMS Spitfire, the name of 10
Spitfire_(disambiguation)
in Australia had been present since the 1850s. Commissioned in 1855, HMCS Spitfire was the first warship built in Australia for a Colonial government,
Defence_industry_of_Australia
Naval forces of Australia during the colonial period
named HMCS Spitfire and was the first naval vessel completed by an Australian colonial government. Although modified from an existing boat, Spitfire was
Colonial_navies_of_Australia
British carrier-based fighter aircraft
The Supermarine Seafire is a naval version of the Supermarine Spitfire fighter adapted for operation from aircraft carriers. It was analogous in concept
Supermarine_Seafire
World War II order of battle
PT boat: PT-201 Unit B HMCS Prince Henry 4 destroyer transports: Barry, Greene, Roper, Osmond Ingram 4 PT boats Romeo Unit HMCS Prince David, HMS Prins
Operation Dragoon order of battle
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collection of the Canadian Women's Army Corps artifacts; located next to HMCS Haida Auchmar, historic estate of the Honourable Isaac Buchanan Battlefield
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Defunct flying squadron of the Royal Navy's Fleet Air Arm and Royal Canadian Navy
1949) HMCS Shearwater (September 1949 - January 1950) HMCS Magnificent (January - February 1950) HMCS Shearwater (February - April 1950) HMCS Magnificent
883_Naval_Air_Squadron
American heavy metal band
Japan on October 28, 1998. Due to delays in signing with a record label (Spitfire Records), the album was not released in the rest of the world until May
Black_Label_Society
ordered for an Australian colonial navy, after the Australian-built gunboat Spitfire for the New South Wales colony. She was designed by the British naval architect
HMVS_Victoria_(1855)
American auto-loading carbine
22 in) wildcat cartridge (also known as the 5.7 mm MMJ or .22 Spitfire). The Spitfire was advertised firing a 40-grain (2.6 g) bullet with a muzzle velocity
M1_carbine
cruisers HMCS Ontario and HMCS Uganda, along with the armed merchant cruiser HMCS Prince Robert were assigned to the British Pacific Fleet. HMCS Uganda
Canada_in_World_War_II
Aircraft carrier of the US Navy
task force. First, Eagle flew off her 17 Spitfires in two waves; then Wasp flew off 47 more. The 23rd Spitfire that took off at 06:43, piloted by Sergeant-Pilot
USS_Wasp_(CV-7)
Wickes-class destroyer
to the Royal Navy as HMS Georgetown (I40), to the Royal Canadian Navy as HMCS Georgetown, and then to the Soviet Navy as Doblestny (or Zhyostky; sources
USS_Maddox_(DD-168)
without inflicting any damage. 21 June – The Royal Canadian Navy minesweeper HMCS Georgian rammed and sank the Royal Navy submarine HMS P.514 in the Atlantic
List of friendly fire incidents
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(aged 107) Last surviving veteran of Argentina. Last surviving Latin American Spitfire pilot. Royal Navy Argentina United Kingdom Sualua Tui Masaniai 1922 (1922)
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A-class destroyer
USS Wasp during Operation Calendar, an attempt to deliver badly needed Spitfire fighter aircraft to Malta. She acted as an escort during the follow-up
HMS_Antelope_(H36)
Carrier-based fighter aircraft
aircraft were built because the RAF already had large numbers of late Mark Spitfires and Tempests and viewed the Fury as an unnecessary overlap with these
Hawker_Sea_Fury
qualifications on HMCS Bonaventure (CVL 22) off southeast coast of Nova Scotia. Commanders order pilot Lt. Howard Cooper to return to naval air station HMCS Shearwater
List of accidents and incidents involving military aircraft (1955–1959)
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Ceremonial or honorific aircraft flight
Trooping the Colour. Headed by the Lancaster with 2 Hurricanes and 2 Spitfires (Battle of Britain Memorial Flight), the 49 aircraft in 9 formations included
Flypast
Admiral Hipper-class cruiser
an hour later, a flight of six Fairey Swordfish torpedo bombers, with Spitfire escort, attacked the Germans. The British failed to penetrate the Luftwaffe
German_cruiser_Prinz_Eugen
Dreadnought battleship of the United States Navy
cruiser Georgios Averof, the Bulgarian torpedo boat Drazki and the former HMCS Acadia, a Canadian hydrographic research ship and auxiliary patrol vessel
USS_Texas_(BB-35)
Military unit
RCN Fairmile flotillas were accompanied by two "mother ships" HMCS Preserver and HMCS Provider providing fresh water, fuel and medical services. Originally
Coastal Forces of the Royal Canadian Navy
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Scharnhorst-class battleship
though half an hour later, a flight of six Swordfish torpedo bombers, with Spitfire escort, attacked the Germans. The British failed to penetrate the Luftwaffe
German_battleship_Gneisenau
Twin-piston engined fighter aircraft developed by de Havilland
in 1948 which, along with a Vampire and two Sea Furies, were embarked on HMCS Magnificent for a tour of North America in 1948. During the North American
De_Havilland_Hornet
Honorary gift to esteemed individuals
Moe Racine, offensive lineman for the Ottawa Rough Riders October 9, 1976: HMCS Carleton November 4, 1977: F. R. Crawley, filmmaker August 26, 1980: Ken
List of Keys to the City in Canada
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Second World War evacuation from ports in western France
Polish troops. On the final day of the operation, the Canadian destroyer HMCS Fraser was accidentally rammed and sunk with many losses by the anti-aircraft
Operation_Aerial
Canadian aviator, lawyer and author (born 1924)
he was appointed as a lieutenant (P) RCN(R) with seniority. He served at HMCS Hunter in Windsor, Ontario, as commanding officer University Naval Training
Richard_Rohmer
Dreadnought battleship of the United States Navy
plane artillery observer pilots were temporarily assigned to VOS-7 flying Spitfires from RNAS Lee-on-Solent (HMS Daedalus). She was chosen as Rear Admiral
USS_Nevada_(BB-36)
1940 Royal Navy destroyer class
December 1940; to Canada as HMCS Mansfield in September 1942 Scrapped 1945 Montgomery USS Wickes 25 October 1940 to Canada as HMCS Montgomery in December 1941
Town-class_destroyer
22", crashes in the Ionian Sea off the coast of Greece while returning to HMCS Fredericton (FFH 337) following a routine maritime surveillance mission,
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Non-operational flying squadron of the Royal Navy's Fleet Air Arm and Royal Canadian Navy
Navy. It was redesignated VS 880, in 1952. After the decommissioning of HMCS Bonaventure, Canada's last aircraft carrier in 1970, the squadron transferred
880_Naval_Air_Squadron
Ship explosion in Bombay, India
torpedoes, mines, shells, and munitions. She also carried Supermarine Spitfire fighter aircraft, raw cotton bales, barrels of oil, timber, scrap iron
1944_Bombay_explosion
Calendar year
dying in an airplane crash. February 6 – WWII: Royal Canadian Navy corvette HMCS Louisburg is bombed and sunk off Oran, Algeria by Italian aircraft. February
1943
1941 Illustrious-class aircraft carrier of the Royal Navy
Sirius and 32 destroyers. One objective was for Furious to launch her Spitfires to land at Malta, where they would remain; this was done on 11 August
HMS_Indomitable_(92)
2005 British TV series or programme
as an artificial reef. 2 "Spectacular Spitfire" 12 April 2011 (2011-04-12) 7 May 2011 < A restored RAF Spitfire must be carefully dismantled for transport
Monster_Moves
Former Canadian aircraft manufacturer
then-merged parent company, UK-based Hawker Siddeley. The company also built the HMCS Bras d'Or (FHE 400) hydrofoil and parts for the Alouette 1 satellite. In
De Havilland Canada (1928–1986)
De_Havilland_Canada_(1928–1986)
Logistical support of the International Force East Timor
returned home on 20 October, followed by Success, which was relieved by HMCS Protecteur, which arrived with a Sea King from 443 Maritime Helicopter Squadron
INTERFET_logistics
Ontario Houses Waterloo Region Corp 1596 (Royal Canadian Army Cadets) & KW Spitfire Squadron (Royal Canadian Air Cadets). Features the 6 ft 4 in-high (1.93 m)
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Dreadnought battleship of the United States Navy
artillery observer pilots were temporarily assigned to VOS-7, flying Spitfires from RNAS Lee-on-Solent (HMS Daedalus). On 3 June, she left her moorings
USS_Arkansas_(BB-33)
Submarine of the Royal Navy
Lübeck. During the journey, the column came under attack from Allied Spitfires. Shortly after they arrived there, the war came to an end and they returned
HMS_Seal_(N37)
USS Winston S. Churchill – United States Navy De Grasse – French Navy HMCS Halifax – Royal Canadian Navy NRP Corte-Real – Portuguese Navy Albatros
International Festival of the Sea, 2001
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Destroyer of the Royal Navy
Whirlwind's crew were killed. On 2 September 1940, Westcott, with the destroyer HMCS Skeena, the sloops Lowestoft and Scarborough and the corvette Periwinkle
HMS_Westcott
Quebec, in Hawker Sea Fury FB.11, TF997, but fails to arrive at home base of HMCS Shearwater, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Despite a massive international air search
List of accidents and incidents involving military aircraft (1950–1954)
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American oil tanker; used by the UK to resupply Malta during WWII
Axis attacks, for example, the island's defenses were reinforced by 38 Spitfire Mk V aircraft flown in from HMS Furious – but these, along with food and
SS_Ohio
Royal Australian Navy Majestic-class aircraft carrier
ship of the class to enter service, following Canadian aircraft carrier HMCS Magnificent. The carrier had a standard displacement of 15,740 tons, and
HMAS_Sydney_(R17)
Private day school in Liverpool, Merseyside, England
July 2015). "Ainsdale Show, Proms in the Park, Lydiate Classic Car Show, Spitfire flypast". southportvisiter. Retrieved 29 May 2025. St. Mary's College (13
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War II: The Type VIIB submarine was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean by HMCS Shediac and HMCS St. Croix (both Royal Canadian Navy) with the loss of all 50 crew
List of shipwrecks in March 1943
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1943 Luftwaffe operation in World War II
35 mi) west of Vigo and sunk with 198 men killed; the Canadian destroyer HMCS Athabaskan was severely damaged. Convoy KMF 25A consisted of 26 merchant
Action_off_Cape_Bougaroun
Second World War Royal Navy air raid
and 7:58 am. A damaged Hellcat had to ditch near the Canadian destroyer HMCS Algonquin and one of the Corsairs suffered heavy damage as a result of a
Operation_Tungsten
British Fort ship
attacked the convoy, but was attacked with depth charges and sunk by HMCS Shediac and HMCS St. Croix. The convoy arrived at Bône on 11 March. As with Convoy
SS_Fort_Stikine
Landing craft used extensively in World War II
LSI. These varied in capacity with smaller ones, such as the 3,975+ ton HMCS Prince David able to hoist 6 LCAs, and larger ones, such as the nearly 16
Landing_Craft_Assault
Animals kept by the armed forces for ceremonial purposes
"living mascots". HMCS Fraser used the head of a golden buck mounted in its bulkhead as a "living" mascot for the ship whereas HMCS Terra Nova used a
Military_mascot
Class of patrol boat of Nazi Germany
raised the white flag in surrender. HMS Ursa moved to capture the ship, but HMCS Iroquois launched a torpedo into the boat, causing an explosion which tore
Vorpostenboot
March 19 – Jacques Parizeau becomes leader of the Parti Québécois. May – HMCS Halifax, the first Halifax-class frigate, is launched in Saint John, New
1988_in_Canada
Tabletop game
Canada HMCS Algonquin (Surface Action; Destroyer; Common) HMCS Haida (Task Force; Destroyer; Common) HMCS Sackville (Flank Speed; Corvette; Common) HMCS St
Axis & Allies Naval Miniatures: War at Sea
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Benson-class destroyer
Madison was with Wasp when that aircraft carrier delivered Supermarine Spitfires to the besieged island of Malta. These planes enabled the residents to
USS_Madison_(DD-425)
loss of 198 lives. In the same strike, the Royal Canadian Navy destroyer HMCS Athabaskan suffers heavy damage from Hs 293 hits, while the Royal Navy destroyer
1943_in_aviation
Peter Ayerst, 93, World War II RAF fighter and test pilot (Supermarine Spitfire). Michael Mence, 70, cricketer (Berkshire). Geoff Richards, 85, footballer
2014_in_the_United_Kingdom
Destroyer of the Royal Navy
late. Operation Lorry delivered parts and crew that were to service the Spitfires used for photo-reconnaissance in preparation for Operation Source. In
HMS_Mahratta
History. Retrieved 29 December 2011. "HMCS Valleyfield (K329) (+1944)". Wrecksite. Retrieved 11 October 2011. "HMCS Valleyfield (K 329)". uboat.net. Retrieved
List of shipwrecks in May 1944
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German World War II submarine
intercepts, which was confirmed with a solo photographic reconnaissance Spitfire from No. 541 Squadron RAF, she was attacked by no less than eight Hawker
German_submarine_U-275
German Vorpostenboot
by two British Lockheed Hudson bombers as well as several Supermarine Spitfire and Hawker Hurricane fighters. They shot down one of the bombers. At 3:53
German trawler V 1302 John Mahn
German_trawler_V_1302_John_Mahn
aircraft carrier, HMCS Warrior (CVL 20), which the United Kingdom has transferred to Canada. She will serve until replaced by HMCS Magnificent (CVL 21)
1946_in_aviation
Merchant Fleets, 1939. London: Chatham Publishing. p. 478. ISBN 1-86176-023-X. "HMCS Chebogue (K 317)". Uboat. Retrieved 27 April 2012. Tovey, Ron. "A Chronology
List of shipwrecks in October 1944
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the MV Sun Sea carrying Tamil refugees from Sri Lanka, is intercepted by HMCS Winnipeg, off the coast of British Columbia. August 14 – approximately 9:15 p
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separation; amazing
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Faithful; Loyal; Reliable
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n.
A violent, irascible, or passionate person.
a.
Pertaining to, or designating, an acid, HNCS, isomeric with sulphocyanic acid.