Italian Cruisers Hit In Mediterranean
(Rec. 12.30 p.m.) LONDON. Feb. 17. There is no evidence, according to informed London quarters, of General Rommel's advance in Cyrenaica being continued. The only news is of continued patrol work. The Royal Air Force Middle East communique says that naval aircraft carried out a successful attack on a strong formation of the Italian fleet in the Central Mediterranean on Sunday night. Hits with torpedoes were scored on two cruisers and a destroyer, and another destroyer was probably hit. One of the cruisers was well ablaze at the stern shortly after the attacks. In the battle area of Cyrenaica our fighters were again active throughout Monday. Some damage was caused. Four of our aircraft are missing. One bomber crew and a fighter pilot are safe.
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Northern Advocate, 18 February 1942, Page 3
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