1977 Press Photo Prince Charles Jets Off HMS Ark Royal

Prince Charles Jets Off Ams Ark Royal: A Buccaneer strike aircraft carrying the Prince of Wales was launched from the aircraft carrier Ark Royal, 43,060 tons. 100 miles of the Scottish coast yesterday. The Prince has spent several hours on board after flying from Yeoviltong Royal Naval Air Station. The plane was piloted Lt-Cdr Tony Morton, commanding office of 809 Naval Air Squadron. Photo shows HRH Prince Charles is strapped into a Royal Navy Buccaneer Aircraft at Royal Naval Air station Culdrose. The strapper in is a leading electrical mechanic.

Photo measures 9.5 x 7 inches.

Photo is dated 9-22-1977.



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