August '44....
August Home Fleet deployment in continuation.
Preparing for air attacks on TIRPITZ (Operation Goodwood Series).
On the 22nd, repeated air attacks on Tirpitz with HMS Furious, HMS Indefatigable and escort carrier Nabob. These were unsuccessful due to weather conditions.
On the 24th, further air attacks on Tirpitz with HMS Furious and HMS Indefatigable.
Two hits were reported.
On the 29th, unsuccessful air attacks on Tirpitz with HMS Indefatigable.
(Note : The lack of significant success by Fleet Air Arm attacks resulted in the decision to use heavy bombers for this task).
No official record of Battle Honour Norway 1944 can be traced for either....