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The crew that sank the battleship Tirpitz
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The crew that sank the battleship Tirpitz
The crew that sank the battleship Tirpitz. From left: F/O Giarish, Australia; Flt Lt Buckham, Australia; F/O Nolan, London; Sq Ldr A.G. Williams; F/O daniell, Canada and Wg Cdr J.B. Taite, 15 November 1944
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Battleship Crew Nolan Sank Tirpitz Williams
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This historic photograph captures the courageous crew of the Allied forces who played a pivotal role in the sinking of the German battleship Tirpitz on 15 November 1944. The Tirpitz, one of the largest and most powerful warships of its time, was a major threat to Allied shipping in the North Atlantic during World War II. The crew members depicted in this image, from left to right, are Flying Officer Giarish from Australia, Flying Officer Buckham from Australia, Flying Officer Nolan from London, Squadron Leader A.G. Williams, Flying Officer Daniell from Canada, and Wing Commander J.B. Taite. These brave airmen were part of the RAF's No. 18 Group, which carried out a daring low-level attack on the Tirpitz using Avro Lancaster bombers. Their precision strikes on the battleship's engines and fuel tanks ultimately led to its demise. This photograph serves as a powerful reminder of the heroism and determination of the Allied forces during World War II and the crucial role that air power played in the eventual defeat of the Axis powers.
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