Aircraft Carrier histories. Royal Navy aircraft carriers of the Ruler Class. Aircraft carrier website dedicated to the history of HMS Ravager, HMS Trumpeter, HMS Patroller, HMS Puncher, HMS Reaper, HMS Searcher, HMS Slinger, HMS Smiter, HMS Speaker, HMS Trouncer, HMS Arbiter, HMS Ameer, HMS Atheling, HMS Begum, HMS Emperor, HMS Empress, HMS Khedive, HMS Nabob, HMS Premier, HMS Queen, HMS Rajah, HMS Ranee, HMS Ruler, HMS Shah and HMS Thane from their launch to their participation in major wars also notice board for families of ex-crew of Ruler class carriers.

HMS Arbiter.

Part of a collection of images of the ship, its crew and its ports of call.

HMS Arbiter.

Part of a collection of images of the ship, its crew and its ports of call.

HMS Arbiter.

Part of a collection of images of the ship, its crew and its ports of call.

HMS Arbiter.

Part of a collection of images of the ship, its crew and its ports of call.

HMS Arbiter.

Part of a collection of images of the ship, its crew and its ports of call.

Fleet Air Arm Corsair on HMS Arbiter.

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HMS Arbiter.

Part of a collection of images of the ship, its crew and its ports of call.

HMS Arbiter.

Part of a collection of images of the ship, its crew and its ports of call.

Corsair KD611 of Fleet Air Arm squadron 1843 on HMS Arbiter.

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Corsair KD578 of Fleet Air Arm squadron 1843 on HMS Arbiter.

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Corsair KD578 of Fleet Air Arm squadron 1843 on HMS Arbiter.

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Corsair KD578 of Fleet Air Arm squadron 1843 on HMS Arbiter.

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HMS Arbiter.

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Corsair KD607 of Fleet Air Arm squadron 1843 after crashing over the side of HMS Arbiter.

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Funeral on HMS Arbiter.

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Funeral on HMS Arbiter.

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HMS Arbiter, Corsair JV175 in the foreground.

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Corsair crash landed on HMS Arbiter.

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Corsair crashing on HMS Arbiter, possibly KD607.

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Sydney Harbour Bridge, from HMS Arbiter..

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Fort Denison, Sydney, Australia.

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Sydney, including Australian General Electric radio tower.

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HMS Arbiter, with escort destroyer approaching.

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HMS Cavendish, from HMS Arbiter.

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HMS Patroller, November 1945.

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  XMP862

HMS Ranee

Naval Historians, Crew & Family Noticeboard

Ruler Class aircraft carriers, Message Board for naval enthusiasts and ex Crew families of the Ruler class carriers. This website is not part of any governmental body or official websites of Ruler Class Aircraft Carriers.

Photographs and information on historical events about the aforementioned ships requested for this new website. If you have any information you would like to send us including photographs of crew members serving on any of these aircraft carriers and also photographs of the ship please USE OUR MESSAGE FORM 

MESSAGES

HMS ATHELING

George Tilleard - Telegraphist - HMS Atheling, communicate 12 Markan road, Idmiston, Salisbury, Wilts, SP4 0AY. Whoever remembers me please reply to the above address

I am looking for information on HMS Arbiter. My uncle served on her and I am trying to give him a surprise portfolio of the ships. Contact Allen Roberts at allen.roberts@lineone.net 

JOHN WILLIAM HATE, My father served on HMS Arbiter during WW2. I would love to hear from anyone who may have known him or has info and photos of the ship and its history and its crew.  Contact Tony at antandshar@msn.com 

WILLIAM A BELL.. I believe my father was serving on HMS Khedive at the time of the liberation of Singapore. I have some photographs but no information. Can anyone offer contacts or information which will help build a picture of this period of my father's life. Contact me at john.bell@dial.pipex.com 

JOHN THOMPSON..  I served on this ship from the middle 1944 and I am trying to locate a fellow sailor John Thompson who was from Levien or Levin in Scotland where I spent several leaves with him. He had a sister Jane.  I would like to make contact with John.   Graham Adam, contact here  

ALBERT BROWNING.. My father served on the Patroller during and at the end of WW2. I know he would appreciate hearing from anyone who may remember him. Contact me at colinb@kisser.net.au 

REGINALD WALKER.. My grandfather died 18 years ago, but was aboard the Patroller during WWII. We would like to know more about what he/the ship did. Any information gratefully received. Contact us at nqwalker@hotmail.com 

BILL WALLACE. My father is alive and well , he served on HMS Premier 1943 - 1945 and would like to contact any old shipmates. in particular Lennie Lowe who lived in Essex. Contact me at Rwallaces@aol.com 

JACK DUCKETT:  Served on HMS Ruler 1944 - 1945 also based at Montrose. Looking to contact old ship mates and old friends from Montrose, especially "Bunny Austin" and Bill Illingworth anyone remembers me or my pals please contact me at Granny1945uk@hotmail.com 

Looking for crew of HMS Speaker who might have recollections or photos of POWs transferred from Nagasaki in September 1945. Contact me at jpowers@netnet.net 

Message for Tim Pecket below. I have been trying to e-mail you but my messages are sent back. I have what you are looking for, contact me at maskells@zoom.co.uk 

Peckett.. My father (soon to be 82) served on HMS Speaker during WW2. I am trying to track down a picture of the ship or indeed the crest. If anyone has photos of the ship please contact me Tim Peckett at tpeckett@london.fab.com 

CLIFFORD HIGGINS.. My father Clifford who is alive and well, served on HMS Thane from 1943-45. He would love to hear from any ex-members of the Thane's company; we have already established contact with 4/5 shipmates from around the world. Contact us at island@swauk.freeserve.co.uk 

JOHN GREENFIELD.. My father, John, was a Petty Officer on HMS Trumpeter in 1945. Would be pleased to hear from anyone who remembers him. Contact me at roesemarypb@tiscali.co.uk 

JAMES STEWART. My uncle came from Liverpool and served on HMS Trumpeter. He was a 19 year old. AB. He died on the 26th July 1945 en route to the far East. is there any old shipmates out there who remembers him and the circumstances in which he died. It has troubled my aunt (his younger sister for many years. if you can help contact me Tony. at memphisslimb@hotmail.com