| | HMS Eagle (R05) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
 | | HMS Eagle was an aircraft carrier of the British Royal Navy, in service 1951-1972. |
 | | In 1959 she was taken to Devonport Dockyard for an extensive refit and modernisation along the lines of that given to HMS Victorious. |
 | | In addition to major improvements to her accommodation, machinery and weaponry she also acquired a proper angled deck (at 8.5 degrees) with steam catpults, enlarged island and as a result of all these plus more changes; an increased displacement (+50,000 tons). |
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