The Attacker class were a class of escort aircraft carriers in service with the British Royal Navy during the Second World War.
HMS Attacker
On HMS Battler, a Fairey Swordfish comes on deck via the aircraft lift. The ship's 'Island' bridge and flight control is in the background.
A twin 40 mm Bofors anti-aircraft gun mounting
The snow-covered deck of HMS Fencer, May 1944
Ruler-class escort carrier
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The Ruler class of escort aircraft carriers served with the Royal Navy during the Second World War. All twenty-three ships were built by the Seattle-Tacoma Shipbuilding Corporation in the United State
Attacker-class escort carrier
…Ingalls Shipbuilding 4 at Western Pipe & Steel 3 at Seattle-Tacoma Shipbuilding Corporation Operators Royal Navy Preceded by Avenger class Succeeded by Ruler class Built 1941–1943 In commission 1942–1946 Planned 11 Completed 11 Retired 8 Scrapped 3 General characteristics Type Escort carrier Displacement 10,200…
HMS Puncher