Near Thing -- A Dutch Royal Air Force Hawker Sea Fury plane nearly goes over the side of the flight deck of the British Aircraft carrier, H.M.S. Illustrious, after a patrol in the north Atlantic during the giant NATO "operation mainbrace." The flight deck officer (right) coaxes the pilot away from the edge. Over 150 warships are taking part in the operation designed to test the defence of Northern Europe. September 21, 1952. (Photo by Associated Press Photo). ;Near Thing -- A Dutch Royal Air F