Sopwith 2F1 Camels on HMS Furious before Tondern Raid

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Here we see seven Sopwith 2F1 Camels on the flight deck of HMS Furious, ready to take part in the raid on the German naval base at Tondern in Schleswig-Holstein on 19 July 1918. One pilot was killed when he was forced to ditch into the sea after the raid. Three more chose to land in nearby Denmark due to a shortage of fuel (indeed Tondern is now in Denmark). One had to turn back early. Two ditched and were picked up safely. In return the attack destroyed two airships, L.54 and L.60. This was the first attack carried out from an aircraft carrier.
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How to cite this article: Rickard, J (13 December 2024), Sopwith 2F1 Camels on HMS Furious before Tondern Raid , https://www.historyofwar.org/Pictures/pictures_sopwith_2F1_camel_HMS_Furious_tondern.html

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