HMS Winchester (L55) was an anti-aircraft ship of the British Royal Navy built during World War II. She was commissioned in 1944 and served as a convoy escort and anti-submarine vessel, equipped with advanced radar systems for detecting enemy aircraft. The ship participated in several operations in the North Atlantic and Mediterranean, including convoy duties and anti-submarine patrols. HMS Winchester was also involved in the D-Day landings in Normandy in 1944, providing protection for Allied forces. After the war, she was decommissioned in 1946 and sold for scrap in 1947. The ship had a displacement of over 1,300 tons and was armed with various anti-aircraft guns and depth charges. HMS Winchester played a significant role in the naval operations of World War II, contributing to the Allied victory in the conflict.

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