The battle for Convoy Peewit
8th August 1940: Ships passing down the English Channel are repeatedly attacked by dive-bombers - as RAF scamble to intercept all through the day
On the 7th August coastal convoy CW9 passed through the Dover Straits headed west down the English Channel. It was in clear view of German observers on the French coast, and coordinated attacks were planned for the following day. The air and sea battles that followed were probably the most intense engagemen…
