HMNZS/HMFS Viti and HMNZS Matai, in co-operation with aircraft of the RNZAF, maintained almost…

HMNZS/HMFS Viti and HMNZS Matai, in co-operation with aircraft of the RNZAF, maintained almost continuous anti-submarine patrols and provided close anti-submarine escort for the increasing number of troop transports and supply ships arriving at and sailing from Suva. This monotonous round of duty was scarcely relieved by infrequent and unverified reports of submarines. View fullContinue reading “HMNZS/HMFS Viti and HMNZS Matai, in co-operation with aircraft of the RNZAF, maintained almost…”

HMNZS/HMFS Viti and HMNZS Matai, in co-operation with aircraft of the RNZAF, maintained almost…

HMNZS/HMFS Viti and HMNZS Matai, in co-operation with aircraft of the RNZAF, maintained almost continuous anti-submarine patrols and provided close anti-submarine escort for the increasing number of troop transports and supply ships arriving at and sailing from Suva. This monotonous round of duty was scarcely relieved by infrequent and unverified reports of submarines. View fullContinue reading “HMNZS/HMFS Viti and HMNZS Matai, in co-operation with aircraft of the RNZAF, maintained almost…”

HMNZS/HMFS Viti and HMNZS Matai, in co-operation with aircraft of the RNZAF, maintained almost…

HMNZS/HMFS Viti and HMNZS Matai, in co-operation with aircraft of the RNZAF, maintained almost continuous anti-submarine patrols and provided close anti-submarine escort for the increasing number of troop transports and supply ships arriving at and sailing from Suva. This monotonous round of duty was scarcely relieved by infrequent and unverified reports of submarines. View fullContinue reading “HMNZS/HMFS Viti and HMNZS Matai, in co-operation with aircraft of the RNZAF, maintained almost…”