| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | BF759 |
| Military Code: | 4L |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Fairey Albacore |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Fairey Albacore |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairey Albacore I |
| C/n (msn): | [ BF759 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | 820 Sqn |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Area: | Mediterranean Sea / Off Algeria [ Off-Airport ] |
| Country: | International Airspace |
| Photo Date: | November 1942 |
| Photo from: | AirHistory.net Photo Archive |
| Photo ID: | 570672 |
| Photo Comment |
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A Fairey Albacore I of No 820 Sqn during the Allied landings in North Africa, presumably seen taking off from the aircraft carrier HMS Formidable. British forces were in the Eastern Task Force which landed at Algiers. On 17 November, an Albacore of No 820 sank the submarine U-333. The aircrew were unware that the U-boat had already surrendered. Photo from: Imperial War Museums This photo was added on 10 May 2023, and has since been viewed 377 times. |