HNLMS Jacob van Heemskerck was the second and last of the Tromp-class destroyer leaders of the Royal Netherlands Navy, named after Admiral Jacob van Heemskerck.
Jacob van Heemskerck in 1950
Launch of the light cruiser in May 1940.
Jacob van Heemskerck in 1941
Jacob van Heemskerck alongside HMS Illustrious and HMS Warspite. Exact date unknown.
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HNLMS Jacob van Heemskerck (1939)
…duties until 22 July 1946. She returned to the Netherlands in August of that year. In September 1947 Jacob van Heemskerck performed, together with HNLMS Karel Doorman, a demonstration for Dutch journalists. During this demonstration Karel Doorman launched aircraft from its deck, while Jacob van Heemskerck fired blank…
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Three Fairey Swordfish armed with RP-3 rockets.
A Fleet Air Arm Grumman Wildcat.
Karel Doorman (QH1) of the Royal Netherlands Navy.