On this day in 1942 Swordfish of 825 Naval Air Squadron scrambled to intercept the core of the German Fleet sailing through Dover Strait - known to history as the 'Channel Dash'. Watch this excellent short movie put together by historian/TV presenter Dan Snow and the photographic team at RNAS Yeovilton (825's present-day home) describing the self-sacrifice of the Swordfish crew who tried to attack the formidable enemy force. To learn more about the events of February 11-13 1942, read our special
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