Destinations Journey's Avatar

Destinations Journey

@destinationsjou.bsky.social

Retired mining engineer. Proud father and husband. Living the dream in Australia's Hunter Valley. Collector of historical military photos. See the collection at https://www.destinationsjourney.com/historical-military-photographs/

906 Followers  |  836 Following  |  599 Posts  |  Joined: 11.11.2024
Posts Following

Posts by Destinations Journey (@destinationsjou.bsky.social)

Post image

Finnish Air Force Morane-Saulnier MS.406 MS325 at Viitana on 17th Mar 1942 #aviation #FinnishAirForce #MoraneSaulnier406 #fighter #fighter #aeroplane #airplane #aircraft www.destinationsjourney.com/historical-m...

03.03.2026 21:28 — 👍 8    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 0
The recovery of a Finnish Air Force Morane-Saulnier MS.406 after a landing accident 14th May 1942

The recovery of a Finnish Air Force Morane-Saulnier MS.406 after a landing accident 14th May 1942

The recovery of a Finnish Air Force Morane-Saulnier MS.406 after a landing accident 14th May 1942 www.destinationsjourney.com/historical-m... #aviation #FinnishAirForce #MoraneSaulnier406 #fighter #LandingAccident #CrashLanding #fighter #aeroplane #airplane #aircraft

03.03.2026 21:10 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Swedish Coastal Defence Ship HSwMS Svea

Swedish Coastal Defence Ship HSwMS Svea

Swedish Coastal Defence Ship HSwMS Svea www.destinationsjourney.com/historical-m... #coastaldefenceship #HSwMSSvea #KungligaFlottan #maritimehistory #naval #NavalHistory #Navy #Ship #Svea #Svenskamarinen #SwedishNavy #SwedishRoyalNavy #warship

02.03.2026 20:05 — 👍 12    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 0
HMS Empress of India seen in drydock in the 1890s

HMS Empress of India seen in drydock in the 1890s

HMS Empress of India seen in drydock in the 1890s www.destinationsjourney.com/historical-m... #battleship, #HMSEmpressofIndia #maritimehistory #naval #NavalHistory #Navy #predreadnoughtbattleship #RoyalNavy

01.03.2026 19:53 — 👍 6    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
HMS Royal Sovereign was a British pre-dreadnought battleship of the Royal Sovereign class, built for the Royal Navy under the Naval Defence Act 1889. Thew other seven member of the class were: HMS Empress of India (1891), HMS Repulse (1892), HMS Hood (1891), HMS Ramillies (1892), HMS Resolution (1892), HMS Revenge (1892) and HMS Royal Oak (1892)She was laid down at Portsmouth Dockyard on 30 September 1889, launched on 26 February 1891, and commissioned into service on 31 May 1892. The ship was decommissioned on 9 September 1909 and sold for scrap on 7 October 1913. The Royal Sovereign class represented the Royal Navy’s first standardized pre-dreadnought design under the expansive naval construction programme authorised by the Naval Defence Act 1889. The Act aimed to maintain British maritime supremacy through a “two-power standard”; a fleet equal to or greater than the combined strength of the next two largest navies. Operational History Upon commissioning in 1892, Royal Sovereign served as flagship of the Channel Fleet. She fulfilled routine fleet duties, including training exercises, diplomatic port visits, and ceremonial functions. In 1897 she was transferred to the Mediterranean Fleet. She returned to British waters in 1902 and was briefly assigned as a guard ship before undergoing a major refit in 1903–1904. By the mid-1900s, rapid naval technological advances, particularly the advent of all big-gun dreadnought battleships rendered Royal Sovereign and her sisters obsolete. She entered reserve status in 1905, was decommissioned in 1909, and sold for scrap in 1913.

HMS Royal Sovereign was a British pre-dreadnought battleship of the Royal Sovereign class, built for the Royal Navy under the Naval Defence Act 1889. Thew other seven member of the class were: HMS Empress of India (1891), HMS Repulse (1892), HMS Hood (1891), HMS Ramillies (1892), HMS Resolution (1892), HMS Revenge (1892) and HMS Royal Oak (1892)She was laid down at Portsmouth Dockyard on 30 September 1889, launched on 26 February 1891, and commissioned into service on 31 May 1892. The ship was decommissioned on 9 September 1909 and sold for scrap on 7 October 1913. The Royal Sovereign class represented the Royal Navy’s first standardized pre-dreadnought design under the expansive naval construction programme authorised by the Naval Defence Act 1889. The Act aimed to maintain British maritime supremacy through a “two-power standard”; a fleet equal to or greater than the combined strength of the next two largest navies. Operational History Upon commissioning in 1892, Royal Sovereign served as flagship of the Channel Fleet. She fulfilled routine fleet duties, including training exercises, diplomatic port visits, and ceremonial functions. In 1897 she was transferred to the Mediterranean Fleet. She returned to British waters in 1902 and was briefly assigned as a guard ship before undergoing a major refit in 1903–1904. By the mid-1900s, rapid naval technological advances, particularly the advent of all big-gun dreadnought battleships rendered Royal Sovereign and her sisters obsolete. She entered reserve status in 1905, was decommissioned in 1909, and sold for scrap in 1913.

HMS Royal Sovereign was a British Royal Navy pre-dreadnought battleship commissioned on 31 May 1892. Sold for scrap on 7 October 1913. www.destinationsjourney.com/historical-m... #navalhistory #maritimehistory #royalnavy #Navy #Naval #battleship

01.03.2026 04:29 — 👍 6    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 1
The Ilyushin Il-22 was the first Soviet jet-engined bomber to fly on 24 July 1947. Powered by four Lyulka TR-1 turbojets, it was under powered, as the engines only produced 80% of their planned thrust. As a result, the Il-22 was unable to meet its design criteria and further development was cancelled on 22 September 1947.

The Ilyushin Il-22 was the first Soviet jet-engined bomber to fly on 24 July 1947. Powered by four Lyulka TR-1 turbojets, it was under powered, as the engines only produced 80% of their planned thrust. As a result, the Il-22 was unable to meet its design criteria and further development was cancelled on 22 September 1947.

The #IlyushinIl22 was the first Soviet jet-engined bomber to fly on 24 July 1947. Powered by four Lyulka TR-1 turbojets, it was under powered and further development was cancelled. www.destinationsjourney.com/historical-m... #aviation #aeroplane #airplane #bomber

25.02.2026 20:54 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
The Alekseyev I-21 was an early Soviet jet fighter prototype. From top to bottom in the photo: Alekseyev I-211; Alekseyev I-215; Alekseyev I-215D

The Alekseyev I-21 was an early Soviet jet fighter prototype. From top to bottom in the photo: Alekseyev I-211; Alekseyev I-215; Alekseyev I-215D

The Alekseyev I-21 was an early Soviet jet fighter prototype. From top to bottom in the photo: Alekseyev I-211; Alekseyev I-215; Alekseyev I-215D www.destinationsjourney.com/historical-m... #aviation #aeroplane #airplane #aircraft #jet #fighter #fighterjet #AlekseyevI21 #AlekseyevI211 #AlekseyevI215

24.02.2026 23:19 — 👍 5    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
The D.520 Z was a late-war development of the Dewoitine D.520 fighter intended to significantly improve performance through the installation of a more powerful engine and incremental aerodynamic refinement. The project originated during the German occupation of France and later re-emerged briefly in the post-war reconstruction of the French aviation industry.

The D.520 Z was a late-war development of the Dewoitine D.520 fighter intended to significantly improve performance through the installation of a more powerful engine and incremental aerodynamic refinement. The project originated during the German occupation of France and later re-emerged briefly in the post-war reconstruction of the French aviation industry.

The #Dewoitine D.520 Z was a late-war development of the #DewoitineD520 fighter intended to significantly improve performance through the installation of a Hispano-Suiza 12Z engine. www.destinationsjourney.com/historical-m... #aviation #fighter #aeroplane #airplane

23.02.2026 21:40 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
Dewoitine D.520 DC a two-seat trainer version of the French D.520 fighter

Dewoitine D.520 DC a two-seat trainer version of the French D.520 fighter

Dewoitine D.520 DC a two-seat trainer version of the French D.520 fighter www.destinationsjourney.com/historical-m... #DewoitineD520 #D520DC #fighter #trainer #aircraft #aviation #aeroplane #airplane

23.02.2026 21:20 — 👍 4    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
Fiat G.56 Italian World War Two Fighter Prototype

Fiat G.56 Italian World War Two Fighter Prototype

Fiat G.56 Italian World War Two Fighter Prototype
www.destinationsjourney.com/historical-m... #aviation #RegiaAeronautica #aeroplane #airplane #fighter #FiatG56

23.02.2026 19:52 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0
Post image

HMS Roberts (1915) was laid down on 17 December 1914. Originally named Stonewall Jackson renamed HMS Earl Roberts on 19 June 1915 and again renamed HMS Roberts on 22 June 1915. #MaritimeHistory #HMSRoberts #monitor #RoyalNavy www.destinationsjourney.com/historical-m...

23.02.2026 05:03 — 👍 5    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Italian Regia Marina Battleship Andria Doria. Seen here after the Italian Armistice and on her way to Malta.

Italian Regia Marina Battleship Andria Doria. Seen here after the Italian Armistice and on her way to Malta.

Italian Regia Marina Battleship Andria Doria. Seen here after the Italian Armistice and on her way to Malta. www.destinationsjourney.com/historical-m... #AndriaDoria #BattleshipAndreaDoria #battleship #RegiaMarina #Navy #Naval #WorldWarTwo #MaritimeHistory #NavalHistory

22.02.2026 20:51 — 👍 12    🔁 4    💬 0    📌 0
Argentina purchased 30 Fiat G.55A fighters and 15 G.55B trainers in 1947. The aircraft were shipped from Italy in crates and assembled locally, entering service later that year. They were assigned primarily to fighter units based at El Plumerillo in Mendoza, where they were used both as operational interceptors and as advanced trainers for pilots transitioning to modern, high-performance monoplanes.

Argentina purchased 30 Fiat G.55A fighters and 15 G.55B trainers in 1947. The aircraft were shipped from Italy in crates and assembled locally, entering service later that year. They were assigned primarily to fighter units based at El Plumerillo in Mendoza, where they were used both as operational interceptors and as advanced trainers for pilots transitioning to modern, high-performance monoplanes.

The #ArgentineAirForce purchased 30 #FiatG55 A #Fighter #aircraft and 15 G.55B trainers in 1947 The aircraft were shipped from Italy in crates and assembled locally, entering service later that year. They were assigned primarily to fighter units based at El Plumerillo #Aviation #aeroplane #airplane

22.02.2026 02:24 — 👍 4    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
Adamastor was an unprotected cruiser of the Portuguese Navy commissioned in 1897. Adamastor undertook numerous overseas deployments to Portuguese colonies in Africa and Asia. She made goodwill and training cruises, including visits to Brazil and the Far East, reflecting Portugal’s global maritime connections. Her most politically significant moment occurred during the Republican revolution of 5 October 1910. The ship’s crew sided with the revolutionaries and Adamastor participated in the bombardment of the royal palace at Necessidades. Adamastor was decommissioned in 1933 and subsequently scrapped.

Adamastor was an unprotected cruiser of the Portuguese Navy commissioned in 1897. Adamastor undertook numerous overseas deployments to Portuguese colonies in Africa and Asia. She made goodwill and training cruises, including visits to Brazil and the Far East, reflecting Portugal’s global maritime connections. Her most politically significant moment occurred during the Republican revolution of 5 October 1910. The ship’s crew sided with the revolutionaries and Adamastor participated in the bombardment of the royal palace at Necessidades. Adamastor was decommissioned in 1933 and subsequently scrapped.

Portuguese Unprotected Cruiser Adamastor anchored in Hong Kong, 1905 www.destinationsjourney.com/historical-m... #MaritimeHistory #NavalHistory #Adamastor #CruiserAdamastor #PortugueseNavy #Cruiser #UnprotectedCruiser #Navy #Naval #NRPAdamastor

21.02.2026 03:49 — 👍 6    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
Post image

One of the small number of Fiat G.55 Centauro fighters to wear Luftwaffe Markings www.destinationsjourney.com/historical-m... #aviation #aeroplane #airplane #Luftwaffe #FiatG55 #fighter #WorldWarTwo #SecondWorldWar

20.02.2026 03:44 — 👍 7    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
Fiat G.55S Torpedo Fighter

Fiat G.55S Torpedo Fighter

The Fiat G.55S was an experimental torpedo-fighter derivative of the Italian Fiat G.55 Centauro www.destinationsjourney.com/historical-m... #aviation #FiatG55S #FiatG55 #RegiaAeronautica #aeroplane #airplane #AeronauticaNazionaleRepubblicana #TorpedoFighter

19.02.2026 21:00 — 👍 2    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
Post image

Fiat G.55 Centauro in Regia Aeronautica Service
#aviation #FiatG55 #RegiaAeronautica #ItalianAirForce #aeroplane #airplane #aircraft #fighter #WorldWarTwo #WW2 #WWII #SecondWorldWar

19.02.2026 07:04 — 👍 6    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
Preview
US Navy Escort Carrier USS Block Island CVE-106 - Destination's Journey Photos of USS Block Island CVE-106, a Commencement Bay-class escort carrier of the US Navy. She operated off Okinawa during World War Two

US Navy Escort Carrier USS Block Island CVE-106 www.destinationsjourney.com/historical-m... #MaritimeHistory #USNavy #aircraftcarrier #escortcarrier

18.02.2026 20:11 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Post image

#RoyalNavy #Ironclad #HMSCaptain under construction. HMS Captain was an ironclad #turretship of the Royal Navy, launched in 1869. Due to poor design, she rolled over and sank during a storm less than 6 months after commissioning #maritimehistory www.destinationsjourney.com/historical-m...

17.02.2026 19:45 — 👍 4    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
Post image

The #RoyalEgyptianAirForce #REAF operated a small number of #FiatG55 Centauro #fighter #aircraft in the immediate post #WWII period during and shortly after the 1948 Arab–Israeli War. Deliveries began in 1948 www.destinationsjourney.com/historical-m... #aviation #aeroplane #airplane

17.02.2026 04:04 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
Post image

Between January and September 1949, Syria received about 12 single-seat Fiat G.55A Centauro fighters and one two-seat G.55B trainer. www.destinationsjourney.com/historical-m... #aviation #aeroplane #airplane #aircraft #FiatG55 #SyrianAirForce #fighter

17.02.2026 03:45 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
The Fiat G.55 Centauro was one of the most capable Italian fighter aircraft to see operational service in the final phase of the Second World War, and it became particularly associated with the fighter units of the Aeronautica Nazionale Repubblicana (ANR), the air arm of the Italian Social Republic in northern Italy after the September 1943 armistice. Before Italy’s armistice, the G.55 had entered limited service with the Regia Aeronautica in 1943. The aircraft quickly demonstrated strong performance against Allied fighters, especially at medium and high altitudes. After the armistice divided Italy, production facilities in northern Italy fell under German control, allowing continued manufacture of the type for ANR units. The ANR inherited a small but valuable number of G.55 fighters, which became central to its air-defence mission. The G.55’s armament, typically consisting of three 20 mm cannon and two 12.7 mm machine guns. Its Daimler-Benz DB 605 engine provided competitive performance compared with contemporary Allied fighters such as the P-51 Mustang and Spitfire, although ANR units operated under severe logistical constraints. The aircraft’s complex manufacturing process meant production remained slow. Industrial disruption, material shortages, and Allied bombing further reduced output during ANR service. As a result, only a limited number of G.55s were available to ANR fighter groups at any given time. Maintenance difficulties and fuel shortages further constrained operations in the final months of the war.

The Fiat G.55 Centauro was one of the most capable Italian fighter aircraft to see operational service in the final phase of the Second World War, and it became particularly associated with the fighter units of the Aeronautica Nazionale Repubblicana (ANR), the air arm of the Italian Social Republic in northern Italy after the September 1943 armistice. Before Italy’s armistice, the G.55 had entered limited service with the Regia Aeronautica in 1943. The aircraft quickly demonstrated strong performance against Allied fighters, especially at medium and high altitudes. After the armistice divided Italy, production facilities in northern Italy fell under German control, allowing continued manufacture of the type for ANR units. The ANR inherited a small but valuable number of G.55 fighters, which became central to its air-defence mission. The G.55’s armament, typically consisting of three 20 mm cannon and two 12.7 mm machine guns. Its Daimler-Benz DB 605 engine provided competitive performance compared with contemporary Allied fighters such as the P-51 Mustang and Spitfire, although ANR units operated under severe logistical constraints. The aircraft’s complex manufacturing process meant production remained slow. Industrial disruption, material shortages, and Allied bombing further reduced output during ANR service. As a result, only a limited number of G.55s were available to ANR fighter groups at any given time. Maintenance difficulties and fuel shortages further constrained operations in the final months of the war.

The Fiat G.55 Centauro was one of the most capable Italian fighter aircraft to see operational service in the final phase of #WorldWarTwo www.destinationsjourney.com/historical-m... #aviation #aeroplane #airplane #aircraft #ANR #AeronauticaNazionaleRepubblicana #FiatG55 #fighter

16.02.2026 20:18 — 👍 7    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
Post image

The Russian #Ironclad #battleship #Chesma was one of the four ships of the Ekaterina II class built for the #ImperialRussianNavy during the late 19th century. www.destinationsjourney.com/historical-m... #MaritimeHistory #NavalHistory #Navy #Naval #Maritime

16.02.2026 04:56 — 👍 7    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
The Russian ironclad battleship Ekaterina II was the lead ship of a class of Black Sea fleet ironclads constructed during the 1880s to counter the naval strength of the Ottoman Empire Armour protection followed contemporary practice, with a thick belt of compound armour along the waterline and heavily protected barbettes. Throughout the 1890s Ekaterina II served as a core unit of the Black Sea Fleet, participating in exercises and representing Russian naval power in regional waters. By the early twentieth century she was obsolescent. On 22 April 1912, the former battleship was formally reclassified as Stricken Vessel No. 3. and was expended as a torpedo target during training exercises conducted by the Black Sea Fleet

The Russian ironclad battleship Ekaterina II was the lead ship of a class of Black Sea fleet ironclads constructed during the 1880s to counter the naval strength of the Ottoman Empire Armour protection followed contemporary practice, with a thick belt of compound armour along the waterline and heavily protected barbettes. Throughout the 1890s Ekaterina II served as a core unit of the Black Sea Fleet, participating in exercises and representing Russian naval power in regional waters. By the early twentieth century she was obsolescent. On 22 April 1912, the former battleship was formally reclassified as Stricken Vessel No. 3. and was expended as a torpedo target during training exercises conducted by the Black Sea Fleet

Russian Ironclad Battleship Ekaterina II
www.destinationsjourney.com/historical-m... #MaritimeHistory #NavalHistory #Naval #Navy #ImperialRussianNavy #battleship #ironclad #EkaterinaII

15.02.2026 21:07 — 👍 8    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 0
Post image

Portuguese Ironclad Vasco Da Gama
Seen here after her reconstruction (1901-03) www.destinationsjourney.com/historical-m... #VascoDaGama #battleship #ironclad #PortugueseNavy #Navy #Naval

15.02.2026 04:25 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
Almirante Brown was ordered as part of Argentina’s effort to maintain naval parity with neighbouring Brazil and Chile. The cruiser was constructed by the Italian shipbuilding firm Ansaldo at Genoa in Italy. She was laid down in 1927, launched in 1929, and commissioned into Argentine service in 1931. The vessel was the lead ship of a two-cruiser class that also included ARA Veinticinco de Mayo. The design was closely related to contemporary Italian heavy cruisers, particularly in hull form and propulsion layout. Standard displacement was approximately 6,800 tonnes, with a full-load displacement exceeding 9,000 tonnes. The cruiser measured about 170 metres in length and was powered by steam turbines capable of producing roughly 85,000 shaft horsepower. This machinery allowed the ship to reach speeds of around 32 knots, making her one of the fastest warships in South American service at the time. Armament consisted primarily of six 190 mm guns mounted in three twin turrets, two forward and one aft. This main battery was supported by secondary guns, anti-aircraft weapons, and torpedo tubes. Armour protection was relatively light, consistent with cruiser design philosophy of the era, which prioritised speed and firepower over heavy protection.

Almirante Brown was ordered as part of Argentina’s effort to maintain naval parity with neighbouring Brazil and Chile. The cruiser was constructed by the Italian shipbuilding firm Ansaldo at Genoa in Italy. She was laid down in 1927, launched in 1929, and commissioned into Argentine service in 1931. The vessel was the lead ship of a two-cruiser class that also included ARA Veinticinco de Mayo. The design was closely related to contemporary Italian heavy cruisers, particularly in hull form and propulsion layout. Standard displacement was approximately 6,800 tonnes, with a full-load displacement exceeding 9,000 tonnes. The cruiser measured about 170 metres in length and was powered by steam turbines capable of producing roughly 85,000 shaft horsepower. This machinery allowed the ship to reach speeds of around 32 knots, making her one of the fastest warships in South American service at the time. Armament consisted primarily of six 190 mm guns mounted in three twin turrets, two forward and one aft. This main battery was supported by secondary guns, anti-aircraft weapons, and torpedo tubes. Armour protection was relatively light, consistent with cruiser design philosophy of the era, which prioritised speed and firepower over heavy protection.

Argentine Heavy Cruiser Almirante Brown (C-1)
www.destinationsjourney.com/historical-m... #MaritimeHistory #NavalHistory #Cruiser #HeavyCruiser #ArgentineNavy

13.02.2026 22:35 — 👍 4    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
Post image

HMS Warspite aground in Prussia Cove, Cornwall, circa May 1947 on her way to be scrapped www.destinationsjourney.com/historical-m... #maritimehistory #navalhistory #battleship #HMSWarspite #RoyalNavy

13.02.2026 09:48 — 👍 28    🔁 5    💬 7    📌 0
Austro-Hungarian Battleship SMS Prinz Eugen

Austro-Hungarian Battleship SMS Prinz Eugen

Austro-Hungarian Battleship SMS Prinz Eugen www.destinationsjourney.com/historical-m... #battleship #NavalHistory #MaritimeHistory #WorldWarOne #WW1 #WWI #FirstWorldWar #SMSPrinzEugen

11.02.2026 07:49 — 👍 6    🔁 2    💬 1    📌 0
Post image

Royal Navy Ironclad HMS Monarch (1869)
www.destinationsjourney.com/historical-m... #MaritimeHistory #NavalHistory #RoyalNavy #HMSMonarch #battleship #turretship #Ironclad

09.02.2026 20:29 — 👍 10    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
Post image

HMS Dreadnought (1875), with a Euphrates-class Troop Ship www.destinationsjourney.com/historical-m... #MaritimeHistory #NavalHistory #RoyalNavy #HMSDreadnought #battleship #Ironclad

08.02.2026 22:10 — 👍 12    🔁 4    💬 1    📌 0