1942 The Navy smashes sea-air attack on Malta convoy
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9:51Now Playing1942 The Navy smashes sea-air attack on Malta convoy
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as posted by the channelDate: 16th April 1942
Location: Malta
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
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SLATE INFORMATION: The World at War: Three-Day Mediterranean Battle - The Navy Smashes Sea-Attack on Malta Convoy
REPUBLIC OF MALTA: Offshore:
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CONVOYS. Navy beats off attack on Malta convoy
GUNS. Destroyers firing in Med: & good night pompons
MALTA. AIR RAID ON ATTACK ON CONVOY
MAP Showing Malta's position in Mediterranean
NAVAL. RAID ON MALTA CONVOY...destroyers make smoke..firing..firing at night..bombs drop round ships Lib: scenes of blited Malta..Rear Admiral Vian after action..
SMOKE SCREEN ETC. Destroyers make smoke-screens on Malta convoy action
TURNER JOHN Shot from above used in Malta convoy
VIAN, Rear Admiral. After successful action of Malta convoy
Navy - Active; Airforce - Active; Ships and Boats
battle, fighting, gunners, aircraft, battleship
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