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1941 The British navy battles enemy aircraft
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2:54Now PlayingDate: 4th August 1941
Location: Mediterranian, Europe
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
SLATE INFORMATION: Navy Repels Mediterranean Convoy Attack
MEDITERRANEAN:
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AEROPLANES R.A.F. AND NAVAL PLANES. Reconnaissance planes take off from Ark Royal.. flying boat signals to flag-ship..when enemy raiders attack Convoy in Mediterranean..1 plane
"ARK ROYAL" - Aircraft Carrier Planes takes off..signalled by reconnaissance planes.. raiders sent off to intercept enemy during attack in Mediterranean Convoy
CONVOYS. Attack by Italian planes in Mediterranean..1 plane crashes..Destroyer Fearless smoking and sinking after being torpedoed.
"FEARLESS" Smoking and sinking after being torpedoed in Mediterranean (convoy)
SOMERVILLE ADMIRAL SIR. In command of Naval Escort when attacked in Mediterranean aboard Renown watches torpedo - bombers
Navy - Active; Ships and Boats
WWII, World War II, World War Two, Second World War, patrol, mine, missile, fleet, antiaircraft, Sicily, Sicilian Channel
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