Howard Abbott (front left) with shipmates in Canadian manned Escort Aircraft Carrier, HMS PUNCHER during Arctic Operations. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Howard Abbott, RCNVR. (RTL-HA079)
HMS ANCYLUS in Halifax
Merchant Aircraft Carrier (MAC), HMS ANCYLUS in Halifax on 15 February 1944 with convoy ONS 28. The MAC ships were converted merchant tankers, given a flight deck and the aircraft could provide air cover for the convoy when shore based aircraft were out of range. Photo taken from HMCS TRENTONIAN in Halifax Harbour. Roger Litwiller […]
HMS PUNCHER’s Duty Boat
One of HMS PUNCHER’s boats comes alongside the Canadian manned escort carrier in 1944. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Howard Abbott, RCNVR. (RTL-HA094)
Avenger Aboard HMS PUNCHER
An Avenger is secured to the flight deck of HMS PUNCHER during a ferry operation of aircraft from Norfolk Virginia in September 1944. Eventually ending in Glasgow, the Canadian manned aircraft carrier transported 40 aircraft including, 18 Corsairs, Hellcats, Avengers, and one Helldiver. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Howard Abbott, RCNVR. (RTL-HA051)
HMS PUNCHER Ferrying Aircraft
The Canadian manned escort aircraft carrier, HMS PUNCHER ferrying a deck load of aircraft to Glasgow in September or October 1944. This Avenger is destined for delivery to an RCAF Squadron. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Howard Abbott, RCNVR. (RTL-HA058)