sentences:  A cruiser reported aircraft detected by R.D.F on the port bow of the convoy and "Ledbury" was taken through the convoy to get to the engaged side; but a heavy and sustained attack by Junkers 88s dive bombing developed when the destroyer was still in between the two columns.The attack became increasingly indefensible; two ships were hit, one exploded, the other remained afloat but both were creating a huge mass of burning petrol on the water.Torpedo planes were now sighted on the starboard bow very close, but the light was failing quickly.