During RN flying off Melbourne 5 were killed and others injured in several crashes of aircraft flying from HM Ships Theseus and Glory. The aircraft were doing flying to demonstrate the capabilities of carriers as a part of discussions for the RAN to acquire an aircraft carrier. Four were killed when two fireflies collided in the air while another died during a crash landing.
Australian Naval History on 20 July 1947
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