We arrived at Malta on Tuesday 14th January [1941] just at dawn. Valletta is a wonderful sight. We entered Grand Harbour and went alongside opposite to the Illustrious which certainly ...
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HMAS Perth: 1941-Norris’ reflections
I pray we never have to face again all we went through in those savage seven months. “Malta” – the realisation of what we were up against – just previous ...
HMAS Perth: Athens – A Joy Forever
HMAS Perth: Bombardment of Tripoli
Saturday [19 April 1941] quiet. Sunday we rendezvoused according to plan. Beautiful weather and they gave the ships company roast turkey and trifle for dinner. During the forenoon a Fulmar ...
Letter: HMS Pickle
Trafalgar in a Pickle Some sharp eyed readers have queried the flags worn by HMS Pickle which featured on the cover of the September edition of this magazine. She displays ...