HMS Ilex D-61, probably seen at Alexandria, Egypt. A French cruiser (either Duquesne or Tourville) is seen in the background.

 

HMS Havoc H-43, probably seen at Alexandria, Egypt. A French cruiser (either Duquesne or Tourville) is seen in the background. Note, Havoc was sunk wrecked and scuttled on Apr. 6, 1942.

 

An unidentified H class destroyer. probably seen at Alexandria, Egypt. A French cruiser (either Duquesne or Tourville) is seen in the background.

 

An unidentified Arethusa class cruiser, probably seen at Alexandria, Egypt. A French cruiser (either Duquesne or Tourville) is seen in the background. This photo and the previous three were taken at the same time.

 

A depth charge exploding astern of an unidentified destroyer.

All photos from the collection of Patrick Hamblin, RN
Courtesy of Susan Pellerin