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Had the Lion not been damaged by a stray shot during the action
and even an experienced pilot could become disoriented after hectic combat
The mission was led by Wing Commander Guy Gibson
Sqn Ldr Peter Bedwin MBE
Ark Royal by Philip West. NRG715 Had the Lion not beenDHM2206. Ark Royal by Philip E West. HMS Ark Royal IV Flagship of the Flag Officer Aircraft Carriers a mobile airfield and a most impressive sight as she launches a Phantom from one of her catapults. She had a standard displacement of 43,000 tons, a beam of 168 feet, and was 846 feet long. Ships company numbered 2,570 and her Air Group consisted of Phantom Interceptors, Buccaneer strike and Gannet AEW aircraft together with Wessex SAR and Sea King ASW