Operation Vigorous was a British operation during the Second World War, to escort supply Convoy MW 11 from the eastern Mediterranean to Malta, which took place from 11 to 16 June 1942. Vigorous was pa
Bristol Beaufighter Mk 1, 252 Squadron; North Africa
HMS Centurion disguised as HMS Anson (A9982)
Example of a Beaufort torpedo bomber
Operation Vigorous was a west-bound convoy from Alexandria and Operation Harpoon was an east-bound convoy from Gibraltar. Vigorous was driven back by the battle fleet of the Regia Marina after massed
Italian destroyers heading towards the stragglers of the Allied convoy
Light cruiser Eugenio di Savoia, flagship of Admiral da Zara
Mussolini visits a naval base and honours the participants in the Battle of Pantelleria, 25 June 1942. Il Duce is accompanied by Aldo Vidussoni, the party secretary, while reviewing a German contingent.