Title

Guns of HMS Alax, a Leander-class light cruiser which served with the Royal Navy during World War II

Caption

Guns of HMS Alax. HMS Ajax was a Leander-class light cruiser which served with the Royal Navy during World War II. She became famous for her part in the Battle of the River Plate, the Battle of Crete, the Battle of Malta and as a supply escort in the siege of Tobruk

Date

20th century

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP24A00_239

Model release

No

Property release

NA

License type

Rights managed

Available size

64,9Mb (2,5Mb) / 20,0in x 12,6in / 6000 x 3778 (300dpi)

Keywords

Guns HMS Alax Leander-class light cruiser served Royal Navy World War II Battle of the River Plate Battle of Crete Battle of Malta supply escort Siege of Tobruk war conflict navy marine 20th century war ship

Restrictions

Editorial use only.