HMS Fidelity (D57) was a Royal Navy destroyer that served during World War II. Commissioned in 1934, the ship was initially tasked with convoy escort duties in the Atlantic and Mediterranean. In 1940, HMS Fidelity was involved in the Norwegian Campaign, providing support during the evacuation of Allied forces. The ship later participated in operations in the Western Approaches and the English Channel, engaging in anti-submarine warfare and escort missions. In 1941, HMS Fidelity was torpedoed by a German U-boat but managed to return to port for repairs. The ship continued to serve throughout the war, taking part in various operations in the North Atlantic and Mediterranean. In 1944, HMS Fidelity was converted into a target ship for air and surface gunnery training. The ship remained in this role until the end of the war. After the war, HMS Fidelity was decommissioned and eventually sold for scrap in 1947. The ship's service history reflects the vital role played by destroyers in naval operations during World War II, including convoy protection, anti-submarine warfare, and support for amphibious operations.

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