Another Convoy Reaches Malta

Series

Series Name: War Pictorial News

Issue

Issue No.

Date Released

26 Oct 1942

Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue

3 / 3

Summary

The convoy arrives escorted by HMS Nelson. Fierce attacks by U-boats and submarines as convoy journeys from Gibraltar to Malta. Retaliation by British ships and ensuing battle. Next day, the convoy repels constant attacks by dive bombers. Help arrives in the form of Spitfires - enables Naval personnel to have a rest and a meal. The convoy arrives in port and the crew lines up to receive its pay.

Keywords

Aviation; Navy; Military

Credits:

Commentator: Rex Keating

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