January 10, 1941: The destroyer aft lift of the HMS Illustrious.

(Photo from the collection of P.O. Gunner's Mate Richard Griffin RN
courtesy of Di Rayburn)

 

January 11, 1941: HMS Illustrious under attack at Malta. The carrier is low in the stern from another direct
hit from a German aircraft.

(Photo from the collection of P.O. Shipwright Wilfred George Heydon RN
courtesy of Phil Heydon ISM)

 

January 11, 1941: HMS Illustrious just barely visible through the smoke during the attack on Malta.

(Photo from the collection of P.O. Shipwright Wilfred George Heydon RN
courtesy of Phil Heydon ISM)

 

January 1941: HMS Illustrious under repair at Malta. The remains of the aft lift are being removed.

(Photo from the collection of P.O. Shipwright Wilfred George Heydon RN
courtesy of Phil Heydon ISM)

 

January 1941: HMS Illustrious under repair at Malta. The remains of the aft lift are being removed.

(Photo from the collection of P.O. Shipwright Wilfred George Heydon RN
courtesy of Phil Heydon ISM)