World War 2 in the Air

The “Ark Royal” story

26.09.1939. Luftwaffe, Western

Early morning, 26 of September. Maritime group “West” has sent several “Do-18″ for the reconnaissance mission before next day’s planned destroyers operation.

At 10:45 one of the Do-18 appeared to the north of the Great-Fisher bank. He spotted the whole fleet of military ships. He reports: 4 battleships, 1 carrier and there are cruisers and destroyers.

It was unique chance to harm Britain fleet in good amount - keeping in mind Hitler’s order not to touch ships in ports.

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