Billy Budd (opera) the conflict between good and evil, he is tormented by guilt over the case of Billy Budd on board his ship, HMS "Indomitable", some years earlier. The crew of the Indomitable works on deck. For slipping and bumping into an officer, the Novice is sentenced to be flogged. At the same time a cutter approaches, returning from a merchant ship where it has pressed three sailors into the Royal Navy. One of these sailors, Billy Budd, seems overjoyed with his situation – entirely different from the other two who are not so happy. Claggart, the Master-at-Arms, calls him "a find
Rupert Brabner with 806 Squadron (November 1940), 805 (early 1941), 806 Squadron (March 1941) and 801 Squadrons FAA at HMS Illustrious (aircraft carrier), HMS Heron (RN Air Station, Yeovilton, Somerset), HMS Eagle (aircraft carrier), HMS Victorious (aircraft carrier), HMS Indomitable (aircraft carrier) and at Crete and North Africa. From 11 August 1941 to September 1942 Brabner was the commanding officer of 801 Squadron serving aboard HMS Eagle which was sunk on 11 August 1942. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Order for his actions during Operation Harpoon. After surviving the loss of the Eagle he was appointed to the staff of ViceAdmiral