'Maintop' was the British air force element within the naval 'Salient' (ii) to deliver Supermarine Spitfire fighters for the strengthening of Malta’s air defences (8/10 June 1942).
Basic overview
Start date: 8 June 1942 End date: 10 June 1942
Scope: Minor
Nature: Air, Reinforcement/build-up
Status: Implemented