Fleet Air Arm
Association of Australia
Aircraft Carrier HMAS Vengeance
RAN aircraft carrier HMAS Vengeance
The RAN's second light fleet carrier was HMAS Vengeance, commissioned into the RAN on loan pending the arrival of the Melbourne.
During 1953, she embarked Sea Fury and Firefly aircraft and began work-ups in preparation for Korean War service.
A change of plans saw HMAS Sydney undertake the Korean role, and Vengeance in 1954 was sent to Japanese waters in an aircraft transport role.
She finished her service in the RAN in 1955 and was returned to the RN.
Statistics
Commissioned: 13 November 1952 (RAN)
Displacement: 13,190 tons
Aircraft: 37
Crew: 1,076 (670 in Korea as aircraft transport)
Engine: two sets Parsons geared turbines, two shafts, 40,000 shp
Speed: 24 knots
Range: 7,350 miles at 20 knots
Withdrawn: 1955 (returned to RN)
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