On 6 March, Tirpitz, escorted by three destroyers, launched a raid on the British convoys to the Soviet Union.[60] The Germans attempted to intercept convoys PQ-12 and QP-8,[61] but the inclement weather prevented them from finding the convoys.[60] The British located Tirpitz, and the aircraft carrier Victorious launched a strike of twelve Fairey Albacore torpedo bombers.