HMS Delight
1950 Daring-class destroyer
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HMS Delight (D119) was a D-class destroyer of the Royal Navy that served during World War II. Launched in 1932, the ship underwent modifications and participated in various operations, including convoy escort duties in the Atlantic and Mediterranean. Delight was involved in several significant events, such as the evacuation of Allied troops from Dunkirk in 1940 and the Battle of Crete in 1941. The ship also took part in the Allied invasion of Sicily in 1943. Throughout its service, HMS Delight received multiple battle honors for its contributions to the war effort. The destroyer was eventually decommissioned in 1945 and sold for scrapping in 1946. HMS Delight's legacy lives on through its wartime service and the recognition it received for its vital roles in key military operations during World War II.
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