Tobruk Harbour Oct 26th 1942

Donnie · 27-02-2008, 06:23 PM

Hi all,

I have learned that my great uncle Bill of 38 squadron took part in the attack on Tobruk Harbour on the 26th Oct 1942. He was one of 3 Wellington torpeado bombers who attacked the group of ships and Bill's plane was reponsible for the sinking of the Tergestea with the ships crew of 80 all being lost. It was publicised as a turning point in the war as it was Rommels last supply ship? well does anyone have anymore information about this attack? I have also heard that it was big news in the papers? any pics or info of anything that may be of relevance.....

Many thanks, Donnie

Peter Clare · 27-02-2008, 08:14 PM

Hi Donnie,

Have you seen this?
Rommel's Supply Ships Attacked by RAF...WW2 Clip. - Topic Powered by eve community

Donnie · 27-02-2008, 08:38 PM

yeah thanks mate...looks interesting. I see that there is a video clip for earlier in the day...with planes attacking the tergestea...before 38 squadron came and destroyed it.

Donnie

27-02-2008, 06:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
Donnie Muay Thai Fighter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: England Posts: 363	Tobruk Harbour Oct 26th 1942 Hi all, I have learned that my great uncle Bill of 38 squadron took part in the attack on Tobruk Harbour on the 26th Oct 1942. He was one of 3 Wellington torpeado bombers who attacked the group of ships and Bill's plane was reponsible for the sinking of the Tergestea with the ships crew of 80 all being lost. It was publicised as a turning point in the war as it was Rommels last supply ship? well does anyone have anymore information about this attack? I have also heard that it was big news in the papers? any pics or info of anything that may be of relevance..... Many thanks, Donnie __________________ My friends, we are kings amongst men. We are protectors of the truth, warriors of freedom and bringers of violence to the enemies of the Queen. We are killers of * of all creeds and colours. We are the British infantry. My website www.freewebs.com/dswgreatwar Dedicated to all of my family who fought and fell

27-02-2008, 08:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
Peter Clare Legendary Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Windsor UK Posts: 5,199	Hi Donnie, Have you seen this? Rommel's Supply Ships Attacked by RAF...WW2 Clip. - Topic Powered by eve community __________________ On weald of Kent I watched once more Again I heard that grumbling roar Of fighter planes; yet none were near And all around the sky was clear Borne on the wind a whisper came 'Though men grow old, they stay the same' And then I knew, unseen to eye The ageless Few were sweeping by

27-02-2008, 08:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
Donnie Muay Thai Fighter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: England Posts: 363	yeah thanks mate...looks interesting. I see that there is a video clip for earlier in the day...with planes attacking the tergestea...before 38 squadron came and destroyed it. Donnie __________________ My friends, we are kings amongst men. We are protectors of the truth, warriors of freedom and bringers of violence to the enemies of the Queen. We are killers of * of all creeds and colours. We are the British infantry. My website www.freewebs.com/dswgreatwar Dedicated to all of my family who fought and fell

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