HMS Invincible - The Dawn of Jutland by Anthony Saunders. (GS) BAT196 While over the target the

While over the target the squadron encountered heavy flak

five of them observation balloons

the exhausted BEF along with elements of the French 1st Army appeared to be at the mercy of the mighty Luftwaffe

Von Richthofen brings down Ronald Hinings of 73 Squadron

HMS Invincible - The Dawn of Jutland by Anthony Saunders. (GS) BAT196 While over the target theDHM1573GS. HMS Invincible The Dawn of Jutland by Anthony Saunders. The Battle of Jutland took place on 31st May 1916. It was the largest clash of battleships in history, over 250 ships from the Grand Fleet and the German High Sea Fleet took part. But both fleets struggled to gain supremacy in difficult conditions. The battle started well for HMS Invincible, together with Inflexible and Indomitable she formed part of the 3rd Battlecruiser Squadron