"The Royal Navy during the Second World War" Some of HM Ships of the British Home Fleet, HMS FURIOUS (nearest), HMS SEARCHER, HMS PURSUER, and HMS JAMAICA, which took part in the attack on the TIRPITZ on 3 April 1944 in Alten Fjord which left her blazing. Grumman Hellcats of HMS EMPEROR can be seen on deck in the foreground.