Australian-born Squadron Leader H. R. Busteed, demonstrated the landing of aircraft using arrester cables on HMS FURIOUS. Busteed conceived and perfected the technique.
CMDR A. G. H. Bond, RAN, assumed command of the Australian Torpedo Boat Destroyer Flotilla at Brindisi, Italy.
HMS VENDETTA, (destroyer), participated in the raid in the Kattegat by British light forces.