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This week in the War, 11–17 November 1940: Fleet Air Arm attacks Taranto
This week in the war, on the night of 11–12 November 1940, Fairey Swordfish biplanes from British aircraft carrier HMS Illustrious attacked Taranto Harbour, the principal naval base of the Italian fleet. For the cost of two aircraft shot down, the … Continue reading
Posted in Book, World War II
Tagged Andrew Cunningham, Bismarck, Illustrious, Stringbag, Swordfish, Taranto
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