John Oram's photos with the keyword: Archer-class

Four Archer-class patrol vessels had the honour of leading D-Day veterans aboard the cruise ship Boudicca as she left Portsmouth for Normandy. Two of the quartet were HMS Explorer (P164) and HMS Puncher (P291). 5300_DSC_0207CE

Four Archer-class patrol vessels had the honour of leading D-Day veterans aboard the cruise ship Boudicca as she left Portsmouth for Normandy. Two of the quartet were HMS Explorer (P164) and HMS Biter (P270). The pair are seen passing HMS Warrior. 5300_DSC_0206CE

Four Archer-class patrol vessels had the honour of leading D-Day veterans aboard the cruise ship Boudicca as she left Portsmouth for Normandy. The quartet included HMS Puncher (P291) seen, at this point, leading the convoy. 5300_DSC_0204CE

Four Archer-class patrol vessels had the honour of leading D-Day veterans aboard the cruise ship Boudicca as she left Portsmouth for Normandy. The quartet included HMS Pursuer (P273) seen here with the Halifax-class frigate HMCS St John's and HMS Victory as a backdrop. 5300_DSC_0205E

Four Archer-class patrol vessels had the honour of leading D-Day veterans aboard the cruise ship Boudicca as she left Portsmouth for Normandy. Two of the quartet were HMS Explorer (P164) and HMS Biter (P270) with appropriate bow markings. The pair are seen passing the Halifax-class frigate HMCS St John's where the crew are performing Procedure Alpha. I have a deep affection for Canada and was very happy to see that great nation represented at the 75th anniversary commemorations of D-Day. 5300_DSC_0203CE

The Archer-class patrol vessel HMS Example (P165) was one of two of the class which put to sea prior to the departure from Portsmouth of Fred Olsen Boudicca which was carrying D-Day veterans to Normandy. 5300_DSC_0157CE

The Archer-class patrol vessel HMS Trumpeter (P294) was one of two of the class which put to sea prior to the departure from Portsmouth of Fred Olsen Boudicca which was carrying D-Day veterans to Normandy. 5300_DSC_0153CE