Leander-class cruiser (1931)
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The Leander class was a class of eight light cruisers built for the Royal Navy in the early 1930s that saw service in World War II. They were named after mythological figures, and all ships were commi
HMS Apollo in 1938 at Miami, Florida prior to transfer to Royal Australian Navy
HMNZS Leander
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HMNZS Leander was a light cruiser which served with the Royal New Zealand Navy during World War II. She was the lead ship of the Leander class. The ship initially served as HMS Leander in the Royal Na
Leander-class cruiser (1931)
…to carry heavier 20 mm and 40 mm anti-aircraft guns in its place. Changes to the aircraft launching capability were reported, although use is unclear. Leander Loaned to New Zealand, commissioned as HMNZS Leander in September 1941. At the Battle of Kolombangara, Leander was heavily damaged by a Long Lance…
British light cruiser HMS Leander underway at sea in 1945
Italian ship Ramb I sinking after the engagement with Leander
A catapult-launched Supermarine Walrus from Leander, ca. 1938, used as a fleet spotter