Friday 28 March 1941 The usual dawn “Stand To” and then its to our breakfast which was very rudely interrupted by an aircraft ‘Yellow’ immediately followed by ‘Air Raid Red’ ...
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HMAS Perth: Malta – Hell in Grand Harbour
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 ...
