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Today in World War II History—September 20, 1941

Monday, September 20, 2021 by Sarah Sundin
Royal Navy Grumman Martlet Mk. II fighter from the aircraft carrier HMS Formidable at Oran, Algeria, December 1942 (US Navy photo: SC 169214)

Royal Navy Grumman Martlet Mk. II fighter from the aircraft carrier HMS Formidable at Oran, Algeria, December 1942 (US Navy photo: SC 169214)

80 Years Ago—Sept. 20, 1941: Martlet fighter plane from HMS Audacity in convoy OG-74 shoots down a German Fw 200 bomber, the first kill from an escort carrier.

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2 responses to “Today in World War II History—September 20, 1941”

  1. Yeoman says:
    September 20, 2021 at 4:04 am

    The Martlet was the Grumman F4F in British service.

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