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HMS ARBITER gallery

Images and memorabilia  from the private collection ion of A.A.4 (O) Maurice Ayling, 1843 Squadron, and Mr. Norman Phipps, whose Great grandfather served on Arbiter

Most of these images are sized to fit the screen, however where possible those containing groups of personnel will open large enough to see individuals. Many, but not all, of these images are available in larger, high-res versions and copies can be supplied upon receipt of a photo request.  If you have pictures or other memorabilia that you can contribute to this project please contact the Webmaster using the Offer of assistance form.

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Operations with the British Pacific Fleet

HMS ARBITER moored in Sydney harbour wearing her new pennant number. May 1945
HMS ARBITER in dry-dock at Cockatoo Island dockyard, Australia, 1945
The white ensign flies at half mast on the death of D/KX 106476 Leading Stoker P. Whittaker who died on board on May 23rd 1945 .
Engineer Lt. Johnny Beard
Engineer Lt. Johnny Beard
Burial at seam May 23rd 1945.
Burial at seam May 23rd 1945. 
San Pedro Bay, Leyte
Cooling off in the tropics, the sea boat is to watch for sharks.
ARBITER at sea with the BPF 'Air Train' operating as a replenishment carrier. She carried a stock of ready to issue aircraft made up of all the main types operated by the fleet.
A destroyer carries out an exchange of despatches via a light Jackstay transfer  during a replenishment serial.

 

Deck Landing Training carrier

HMS ARBITER at sea off the New South Wales coast May 1945.
ARBITER moored in Hervey bay, Queensland
ARBITER and her plane guard destroyer ready to receive aircraft.

 

Hong Kong

Entering Hong Kong
Local traders in Bum boats' approach the ship touting for business.
A 'Bum boat'

 

Ships Company and recreation

Sunday divisions held in harbour  (guns are covered)
Sunday divisions held in harbour (guns are covered)
Unidentified department
An unidentified sport being played in the hanger.
A game of deck hockey in harbour (guns are covered)
A game of deck hockey in harbour (guns are covered)
A ship's concert, or 'Sod's Opera' performed in the hanger. Date and location unknown.
A ship's concert (2)
A ship's concert (3)
A ship's concert (4)
V-J Day celebrations on board
V-J Day celebrations on board (2)

 

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