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HMS Campbeltown

HMS Campbeltown shortly before exploding, sitting high on the southern caisson of the Normandie dock, St. Nazaire. 28th March 1942, Operation Chariot.


This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://www.ww2incolor.com/gallery/british-forces/39052/hms-campbeltown

USS Buchanan was a Wickes class destroyer, transferred to the RN in Sept 1940 as part of the destroyers for bases deal. Renamed HMS Campbeltown and refitted entering service RN service in Nov 1940.