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Fleet Air Arm shatter enemy convoy on 27th November from one of the attacking Barracuda
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Fleet Air Arm shatter enemy convoy on 27th November from one of the attacking Barracuda
Fleet Air Arm shatter enemy convoy on 27th November from one of the attacking Barracuda flighter planes of the British RoyalNavy aircraft carrier HMS Implacable during a strike on a southbound enemy convoy off the coast of Norway.
Sighted between Mosjoen and Norvik, the convoy consisted of a laden troop transport and two supply ships escorted by an armed trawler.
Picture shows: The troopship aground and settling by the stern. Abandon ship ropes and ladders hang over the side, while the armed trawler tries to get alongside to take off survivors, some of whom were seen by the pilot of the naval aircraft in the water astern.
27th November 1944
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Media ID 21897033
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Bravery and Destruction - Fleet Air Arm Strikes Enemy Convoy off the Coast of Norway
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. This print captures a pivotal moment during World War Two, as the British Royal Navy's aircraft carrier HMS Implacable unleashes its might on an enemy convoy. On November 27th, 1944, one of the attacking Barracuda fighter planes from the Fleet Air Arm executed a successful strike against this southbound convoy near Mosjoen and Norvik. The image reveals the aftermath of the attack with chilling clarity. The troopship lies aground and settling by its stern, while ropes and ladders hang overboard for desperate survivors to escape. Amidst this chaos, an armed trawler valiantly attempts to rescue those clinging to life in the water astern. This photograph serves as a testament to both valor and devastation that characterized naval warfare during this era. It showcases not only the courage of these pilots who risked their lives in daring missions but also highlights the immense damage inflicted upon enemy shipping. As we delve into history through Memory Lane Prints' collection, let us remember those who fought bravely on all fronts during World War Two. This image stands as a reminder of how crucial aerial attacks were in turning tides amidst conflict-ridden Scandinavia. May it serve as a tribute to all servicemen involved in such perilous missions for our freedom.
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