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The early 1950s, probably during the Korean War. A Fairey Firefly aircraft is trying to land on a Royal Navy aircraft carrier. The Flight Deck Officer, wearing yellow and using yellow bats to signal to the pilot, warns him that he is too high on approach. The aircraft's tail hook (hanging down at the back) will not catch the arrester wire to enable it to brake sufficiently. The pilot is 'waved off' and will have to fly around and try again. This wastes valuable time and puts the ship in a vulnerable position while it proceeds slowly, waiting for the next attempt.

Fleet Air Arm Museum

Ilchester

Title

A Bit High

Medium

acrylic on board

Measurements

H 60.5 x W 71 cm

Accession number

E01591

Acquisition method

acquired, before 1987

Work type

Painting

Fleet Air Arm Museum

RNAS Yeovilton, Ilchester, Somerset BA22 8HT England

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Artist or maker

Fred S. Stringer

1923–2007

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