THE TIRPITZ ATTACK. 3 APRIL 1944, ON BOARD THE ESCORT CARRIER HMS EMPEROR WHEN SHE WAS PART OF THE FORCE OF SHIPS OF THE BRITISH HOME FLEET WHICH STRUCK AT THE GERMAN BATTLESHIP TIRPITZ IN ALTEN FJORD AND LEFT HER BLAZING. - Five New Zealanders who took part in the attack. Left to right: Sub Lieutenants, Scanes, of Christchurch; Cranwell, of Auckland; McLennan, of Thames; Jellie, of Auckland; and Lieut Hill (bats) of Wellington

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