Operation Headlong
'Headlong' was the British element by the Royal Air Force for the Royal Navy’s 'Baritone' (i) undertaking to deliver Supermarine Spitfire fighters to strengthen Malta’s air defences (16/18 August 1942).
Basic overview
Start date: 16 August 1942
End date: 18 August 1942
Scope: Minor
Nature: Air, Reinforcement/build-up
Status: Implemented
End date: 18 August 1942
Scope: Minor
Nature: Air, Reinforcement/build-up
Status: Implemented