The 2nd Escort Group was a British anti-submarine formation of the Royal Navy which saw action during the Second World War, principally in the Battle of the Atlantic.
HMS Kite of the 2nd Escort Group conducting a depth charge attack.
Commander-in-Chief, Western Approaches was the commander of a major operational command of the Royal Navy during World War II. The admiral commanding, and his forces, sometimes informally known as 'We
2nd Escort Group (Royal Navy)
…1945 Country United Kingdom Allegiance British Empire Branch Royal Navy Type Support Group Role Anti-Submarine Warfare Size ~6 ships Part of Part of Western Approaches Command Garrison/HQ Liverpool March "A-Hunting We Will Go" Engagements Operation Musketry ON 207 HX 264 SL 140/MKS 31 JW 58 Commanders Commander nickname "The…
Derby House, Liverpool, in 2013
Plaque in Liverpool at Western Approaches HQ