Two veterans that were on board HMS Prince of Wales and HMS Repulse when they were sunk during the Second World War have recalled that day 80 years ago. More than 800 crew members were killed when the ships were attacked and sunk by the Imperial Japanese Navy on 10 December 1941 - one of the Royal Navy's darkest days. | Forces News

December 10, 1941. HMS Prince of Wales and HMS Repulse, steaming in open waters, fell to Japanese aircraft — the first capital ships actively sunk solely by air power. The news hit Churchill like a thunderbolt: across the vast Pacific and Indian Ocean, Allied ships were few and scattered. A turning point in naval warfare, and a sobering moment in history. ⚓ #navyhistory #worldwarII #worldofwarships | World of Warships

The Royal Navy battleship HMS Prince of Wales and battlecruiser HMS Repulse were sunk by land-based bombers and torpedo bombers of the Imperial Japanese Navy. #ship #navy #battleship #battlecruiser #royalnavy #sinking #historyfacts #historyeveryday #historianaval #historyreels #navalbattle #navalhistory #vessel #videooftheday #reel #reels #ww2 #learneveryday #learnandshare #instadaily #interesting #facts #factsdaily #instagood | Ships & Models by Erick Navas