FLEET AIR ARM MEMORIES
From the photograph collection of the late C.S.Snoxell.
Please note, very few of these photographs were given captions and many of the precise identities and locations are not known.
An aerial photograph of Shanghai Racecourse which was the principal land base for Royal Navy aeroplanes disembarked from aircraft carriers while serving at China Station.
The "New World" cafe in Shanghai was a popular gathering place for Europeans. Tea dances were held there. Some idea of the temperature main be gained by the number of pith helmets on view.
Typical Far East city street scene during the 1920's. A photograph taken along Wellington Street, Hong Kong.
with thanks to Julian Tim Ko Keung for update information.
The Huang Po river in Shanghai. In the background is "The Bund" the cetral focus point for European's in the city.
HMS Argus steaming out of a Chinese harbour. The location is probably Shanghai.
with thanks to Ian Johnson for location information
The fabulous temple at Cheung-Chau located on one of the Hong Kong offshore islands.
with thanks to Ian Johnson for location information
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