Squadrons
As a fighter carrier, HMS Ameer could carry up to 24 aircraft. In her active service, she carried mostly American Grumman Hellcat II (at first called Gannet) fighters, although Grumman Wildcat V (initially called Martlets) were also carried, as were Walrus I amphibians at the end of the war. In detail:
| Dates | Fleet Air Arm squadrons | Aircraft type |
|---|---|---|
| July 1944-August 1944 | 845 | Wildcat V |
| Dec 1944-March 1945 | 804 | Hellcat II |
| Dec 1944 | 845 | Wildcat V |
| April 1945-Sept 1945 | 896 | Hellcat II |
| May 1945-Oct 1945 | 804 | Hellcat II |
| June 1945 | 888 | Hellcat II |
| July 1945-Aug 1945 | 1700 Dt | Walrus I |
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—Roger De Bussy-Rabutin (1618–1693)