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According to the reference I put in and the web site, the ship sank and was not scuttled. This event also took place on 1 March 1942 after theBattle of the Java Sea the day before.

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I dont think it was part of the 'County ' class at all

While there were a few sub classes of the County class, Exeter( And York) were not amoung them. The names alone are not 'counties'- then again London wasnt either- but the dimensions , armament and so on are all different.

Yeah, not County class. Exeter and York were cut down, cheaper derivatives, though. Two built of five planned. My ref calls them Exeter class, with differing bridge and funnel profiles. By the way, London was an English county for many years until the early-1970s, when it was superseded by 'Greater London'. Folks at 137 15:41, 6 May 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Checked further. The wiki article County class cruiser includes the York sub-class and contrasts with other County cruisers. But you're right: there were significant differences. Folks at 137 18:17, 6 May 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Aircraft on Exeter

I have just completed a restoration of a photo album belonging to a sailor from the HMS Exeter who recently passed away. The photographs were taken whilst the Exeter was on tour during 1936-1939.

The photographs are in good condition and would enhance your article. In fact they contradict the statement that only one aircraft was carried on board at a time. Photographs clearly show the ships two aircraft stored on board and also launching and recovery practice undertaken with both aircraft.

The photographs were taken by the ships photographer on board.

I have no idea how to add a photo here or amend your article, obviously I need your permission.

--Sarkyart (talk) 18:47, 22 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

That would be very helpful, have a look at Wikipedia:Uploading images which will give you some advice as to how to upload images, and feel free to ask me if you have further questions. You are right that for a period two aircraft were carried. Port and starboard catapults with an aircraft each were installed 4-5 months after Exeter had been completed, but one of the catapults and presumably its aircraft was removed prior to the outbreak of war. Benea (talk) 20:01, 22 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]