HMS Glory was paid off on 16 December 1950.
HMS Glory was recommissioned at the end of December 1950 with a war complement for operational duties in the Far East. Originally intended to rejoin the Mediterranean Fleet she was ordered to head to Japan to take part in the Korean war after a period of “working up” which included flight deck drills, anti-aircraft gunnery and damage control exercises.
The 14th Carrier Air Group rejoined the ship in Malta, it comprised of two squadrons of aircraft: 804 Squadron, equipped with 21 Sea Fury aircraft; and 812 Squadron, equipped with 15 Firefly aircraft. The ship also embarked a Sea Otter for airsearescue duties.
HMS Glory’s Aircraft Carrier Group conducted a series of exercises that included bombing runs, rocket and gunnery attacks. Three aircraft were involved in accidents during this time and thankfully there were no casualties.
All preparations were being made for war.
By the end of February HMS Glory was anchored in Marsaloxx, Malta with the United States Navy Carrier USS Franklin D Roosevelt. In comparison HMS Glory looked rather rusty and battered.
After a period of sprucing up the ship with fresh paint the ship looked pristine.
On Tuesday 20 March 1951 HMS Glory slipped anchor and made her way to the Far East.
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