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6th September 1942: The supply situation to Malta is so desperate that even submarines are packed with stores and munitions

Sep 06, 2022
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Another British submarine, HMS Tribune, September 1942. The Officer of the Watch, Lieutenant Commander G D A Gregory on the bridge of HMS TRIBUNE with a look-out. Lieutenant Commander Gregory's binoculars are covered in rubber to protect them from spray. (This was not very successful and was later discontinued)

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