Chronology of World War II

Monday, April 3

Attack on the Tirpitz


Attack on the <i>Tirpitz</i>
Successful attack in Operation TUNGSTEN of April 3, 1944 on the Tirpitz in Kaa Fjord, North Norway by 827 and 830 Squadron Barracuda dive-bombers from HMS Furious and HMS Victorious and supported by the 7th Naval Fighter Wing including 800, 804, 881, 896, 882, and 898 Fighter Squadrons