Today In History:  13 September  [1942]   --  German Heinkel He 111 and Junkers Ju 88s bombers attack Convoy PQ 18

Hawker Sea Hurricanes from HMS Avenger remain with the convoy and put up a more effective defense, and no merchant ships are lost. During the three days of German air attacks, the Sea Hurricanes defending PQ 18 shoot down five German aircraft and damage 21 others.

PHOTO: Sea Hurricanes Mk IB in formation, December 1941

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