1941 ⟶ German Air Attack Damages HMS Illustrious

German aircraft damage aircraft carrier HMS Illustrious, whi...

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1941

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1944

💥 German Air Attack Damages HMS Illustrious

German aircraft damage aircraft carrier HMS Illustrious, which is heading for Malta. The German Luftwaffe, it is now clear, has command of air over the Mediterranean. The attack is also the opening of Malta's agony over the next months.⟶

MaltaHMS IllustriousLuftwaffeAir AttackMediterranean SeaAircraft CarrierNaval WarfareWorld War II

💥 German Bombers Attack Malta, HMS Illustrious Hit Again

German bombers pound Valletta, Malta, and HMS Illustrious is hit again.⟶

Maltabombingair raidGermanItalynaval warfareMediterraneanHMS Illustrious

🚢 HMS Illustrious Leaves Malta

HMS Illustrious, heavily damaged, leaves Malta for repairs in Alexandria.⟶

Royal NavyMaltaHMS IllustriousAircraft CarrierMediterranean SeaNaval WarfareDamageAlexandriaRepairWarship

💥 Convoy 'Vigorous' Under Attack; 'Harpoon' Engaged

The convoy 'Vigorous', en route to Malta, sights a large Italian naval squadron headed toward it. 'Harpoon' comes under attack for the first time; 'Vigorous' has been under air attack almost since leaving port.⟶

MediterraneanMaltaconvoynaval warfareAxisair attackOperation VigorousOperation Harpoon

💥 HMS Eagle Sunk During Malta Convoy

HMS Eagle, a carrier on convoy duty to Malta, is torpedoed and sinks with heavy loss of life.⟶

Mediterranean SeaMaltaConvoyHMS EagleNaval WarfareLoss of LifeUK NavyAir AttackSupply Lines

💥 USS Lexington Heavily Damaged by Kamikaze Attack

The aircraft carrier USS Lexington is heavily damaged by kamikaze attacks.⟶

Pacific TheaterUSS LexingtonKamikazeAircraft CarrierNaval WarfareJapanNaval BattleAir Attack