Three of HMS PUNCHER’s ships company together in Casablanca, Morocco during a visit by the Canadian manned escort aircraft carrier in August 1944. Howard Abbott is on the left. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Howard Abbott, RCNVR. (RTL-HA122)
RCN Sailor in Casablanca
An RCN Petty Officer from the Canadian manned escort aircraft carrier, HMS Puncher poses with a Palace Guard in Casablanca in early August 1944. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Howard Abbott, RCNVR. (RTL-HA117)
RCN Sailors in Casablanca
Members of HMS PUNCHER’s ships company visiting the lush gardens in Casablanca during a visit in early August 1944 by the Canadian manned escort aircraft carrier. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Howard Abbott, RCNVR. (RTL-HA118)
Canadian Sailors in HMS Puncher
Several of HMS Puncher’s sailors take advantage of the hot weather to tan on the carriers crowded flight deck, while ferrying aircraft to Casablanca in July 1944. Too hot to touch they cover the deck with blankets and towels. Howard Abbott is front left. The Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Howard Abbott, RCNVR. (RTL-HA050)
RCN Sailor with Moroccan Sentry
RCN sailor from HMS PUNCHER poses with a Moroccan Palace Sentry during a visit by the Canadian manned escort aircraft carrier in early August 1944. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Howard Abbott, RCNVR. (RTL-HA120)