A strike against the Leone by Blenheims of 203 Sqn on April 1 found the destroyer already sunk, and with its lifeboats abandoned.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Bristol Blenheim - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1936

Vickers Wellesley L2645 served with 47 Sqn, one of two Sudan-based Wellesley units pitted against the Italian destroyer flotillas. Photographed in 1942 at St Jean, Palestine.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Vickers Wellesley - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1935

Fairey Swordfish, seen here in company with Blackburn Skuas, remained in service throughout the war. Swordfish from Nos 813 and 824 Sqns FAA took part in the action described here.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Blackburn Skua / B-24 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1937Fairey Swordfish - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1934

A torpedo being loaded onto a Fleet Air Arm Swordfish early in the war. The aircraft could carry an 18in, 1,610lb torpedo, a 1,500lb mine or the same weight of bombs.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Fairey Swordfish - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1934