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qprdave
11-11-2009, 15:57
Today Marks the 69th Anniversary on the Raid on Taranto.

A raid that so impressed the Japanese that they used it a basis for the Attack on Pearl Harbour

Here is how The Times reported it
colombamike
12-11-2009, 12:45
somes views of the battle

any others high resolutions picture's ?
astraltrader
22-11-2009, 11:08
Although not a photograph this 1968 painting by Bagley is extremely evocative and always springs to my mind whenever I see mention of Taranto!
jainso31
27-04-2011, 18:11
Cracking bit of artwork Terry-wonder if one could purchase a print today-would quite like it in my collection. Thank you Dave for the Times insert.

jainso31
Hank
06-05-2011, 04:26
Vice Admiral Sir Arthur Lumley St. George Lyster was architect of the Taranto Raid, this planning done at the order of Admiral Sir Dudley Pound in 1935. Lyster went on to serve in several positions in the Royal Navy, becoming Fifth Sea Lord 1941-1942.
I am interested in researching this officer further. I have found no location for his professional papers and would not care to intrude on what might be hallowed family possessions. Would anyone direct me to where his writings might be? Regards
Sean Roberts
06-05-2011, 12:09
I seem to remember that years ago,there used to be a large diorama of the Taranto raid at the Imperial War Museum in London.Anyone been there recently and know if it still exists?
Clive 58
06-05-2011, 12:24
I'm going down to the IWM on 22nd May and will look out for the diorama. If I see it, I'll take a photo for you.

Cheers,

Clive.
Hank
07-05-2011, 22:18
Right- Enquiry posted this day with IWM regarding location and availability of Admiral Lysters professional work. Regards and Thanks
Hank
10-05-2011, 21:58
Response to enquiry regarding the location of Admiral Lyster's professional writings received this day. They are not located within the holdings of the Imperial War Museum and knowledge of their location unknown. Regards
Sean Roberts
10-05-2011, 22:04
Hank,in that case my opinion lies with either the NMM or the family.the first would be my port of call.Reaching the family might be more difficult and sensitive.
D01Caprice
20-06-2011, 04:33
I understand that of all the brave souls that participated in the Taranto raid only two survived the war. One was Lt.H.R.B. Janvrin later to rise to the dizzy height of Vice Admiral and to serve as Second Sea Lord.
He was a highly respected and capable officer and a total gentleman.
mossie
20-06-2011, 19:12
Hi,
With regards to Taranto one has to mention http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adrian_Warburton (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adrian_Warburton)a brilliant air reconnaissance pilot (a legend) who flew opps. prior to the raid.Circling the harbour several times, when the cameras failed, Warburton flew so low, his observer was able to read off the names of the battleships as they flew past. Guided by this intelligence, the Fleet Air Arm launched its devastating attack (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Taranto) that night..

Cheers....M:)
mossie
04-07-2011, 19:29
Your "upgrade" has mysteriously planted some attached tumbnails on my last post from nowhere!.....M :D