The Escort Carrier H.M.S. ARBITER undergoing sea trials

The men of 1843 Squadron on board H.M.S. ARTIER
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S/Lt DA Golding in Corsair Mk IV KD603 makes a spectacular landing on Arbiter.

22nd February 1945 Lt. Appleton puts Corsair Mk IV KD611's port undercarriage into the catwalk.

22nd March 1945; a sequence of four images of Corsair KD607 as she side slips into the starboard catwalk, then falls overboard, taking a gun mounting with her. The final image is inspecting the damage. The pilot Lt. Appleton was safely recovered

Arbiter at Port Said awaiting passage through the Suez Canal

Passage through the canal

Crossing the line - Left; King Neptune and his court pose for the camera. Right Captain Everett, and Neptune.

This sequence - Captain Everett takes his turn and gets dunked

Arbiter with the Corsairs of 1843 squadron ranged on deck.

Before and after a RAS? (replenishment at sea)

The white ensign flies at half mast for a burial at sea.
Below; an unknown sailor is buried at sea with full honours.

Arbiter in Sydney