 "Aagtekirk", "Erica" and "Primula" developed engine-trouble, "Erica" was sent to Mersa Matruh and the other two to Tobruk, escorted by "Tetcott".At about off Tobruk, the ships were attacked and "Primula" was shaken by near misses.About forty Junkers Ju 87 "Stuka" dive-bombers and Junkers Ju 88 medium bombers bombed "Tetcott" and the rest attacked "Aagtekirk", which was hit and caught fire as three bombers were shot down.