Archer Class

Aircraft Carrier histories. Royal Navy aircraft carriers of the Archer Class. Aircraft carrier website dedicated to the history of HMS Archer, HMS Avenger, HMS Biter and HMS Dasher from their launch to their participation in major wars also notice board for families of ex-crew of Archer class carriers. HMS Dasher was a converted aircraft carrier which blew up and sank in the River Clyde, Scotland between the Isle of Arran and Ardrossan. with the Loss of 379 lives. It is believed fuel had leaked from a aircraft which had crashed landed on deck. This carrier was built in the US. and its Fire precaution specification was not as high as those built for the RN in Britain. which may account for such a huge loss of life
HMS Avenger	27th November 1940	Sunk 15th November 1942.
HMS Biter	18th December 1940	Sold to France 9th April 1945.
HMS Dasher	12th April 1942	Sunk 27th March 1943.
HMS Biter
HMS Biter, 1942. A large image size 10" x 7" approx, is available. Reproduced from the original negative / photo under license from MPL, the copyright holder. A signed numbered certificate is supplied. Price £25. Order photograph here Order Code XMP857 Original republished © MPL Photograph (Postcard Size). Price £5 Click here to order. Order Code MP857

Naval Historians, Crew & Family Noticeboard Archer Class aircraft carriers, Message Board for naval enthusiasts and ex Crew families of the Archer class carriers. This website is not part of any governmental body or official websites of Archer Class Aircraft Carriers. Photographs and information on historical events about HMS Archer, HMS Biter or HMS Dasher requested for this new website. If you have any information you would like to send us including photographs of crew members serving on HMS Archer, HMS Biter or HMS Dasher and also photographs of the ship please USE OUR MESSAGE FORM MESSAGES HMS AVENGER I am trying to establish the identities of the three Sea Hurricane pilots from HMS Avenger who were rescued from the sea by destroyers Faulknor, Tartar and Wheatland on 13 September 1942 during PQ18. Any help will be most appreciated. Many thanks Brian Cull (author) mail@author.freeserve.co.uk HMS BITER... My father-in-law served on HMS Biter during WW2. I am looking for information and photos of the ship and crew for an article I plan to write. If you can help contact Andy Harris at andy_m_harris@btopenworld.com IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO LEAVE A MESSAGE USE OUR MESSAGE FORM