HMS RANEE at Portsmouth November 1945 just prior to starting service as a naval troopship

Ferry trip to South Africa

Above and below:  A consignment of Hellcats destined for Royal Naval Air Station Wingfield at Cape Town, South Africa.

The empty flight deck strewn with discarded aircraft lashings after unloading her ferry load at Cape Town.

Sunday church service somewhere in the Pacific

Ship's company

The Wardroom