Convoy JW 58
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Convoy JW 58 was an Arctic convoy sent from Great Britain by the Western Allies to aid the Soviet Union during World War II. It sailed in March 1944, reaching the Soviet northern ports in early April. All ships arrived safely. JW 58 was attacked by German U-boat and aircraft but suffered no losses. Three U-boats were destroyed and six aircraft were shot down during these operations.
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An Avenger machine gun attack on U-288 on 3 April
HMS Tracker (D24)
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HMS Tracker (BACV-6/D24) was an Attacker-class escort carrier that was built in the United States, but served in the Royal Navy during World War II.
Tracker in circa 1944 - note the Swordfish with folded wings; a solitary aircraft, probably a Seafire, is at the rear of the flight deck
A twin 40 mm Bofors anti-aircraft gun; such weapons were mounted on Tracker
Black smoke rises after a Grumman Avenger crashes on the flight deck of Tracker whilst on Russian convoy duty