HMS Duke of York

During the course of covering outward/homebound convoys to Russia, 6 to 10 March contact with Tirpitz was established off the Lofoton Islands by aircraft from Victorious.

The photo shows HMS DoY with HMS KGV in the distance racing to intercept Tirpitz.
A Powerful Force indeed, ready for action and more than capable.

The photo was taken from onboard HMS Victorious.

(Covering force consisted of KGV, DoY, Victorious, Berwick, and twelve Destroyers)

A subsequent torpedo attack failed and Tirpitz slipped back to base without being brought to action.

© IWM (A 7896)