Santa Marija webinar success helps save Skyline A webinar led by celebrated author, journalist and historian Sir Max Hastings has raised more than 10,000 in aid of the Save the Valletta Skyline Appeal. The exclusive online event, which took place on June 1, featured a thrilling presentation by Hastings of his highly-acclaimed new book, Operation Pedestal The Fleet that Battled to Malta 1942. The webinars 300 attendees received unique insights into Operation Pedestal a critical naval battle that may have turned the tide of World War II. Known locally as the Santa Marija Convoy, this fierce battle was waged between the Royal Navy and the Axis powers as the British fought to deliver crucial supplies to the starving population of Malta. Operation Pedestal is another remarkable triumph for Max Hastings, Lord Igor Judge, an ex-Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales of Maltese descent, said of the book. I have thoroughly enjoyed the read, but then I always enjoy his calm and beautifully written analysis. I should love to have told him about my last meeting with my Maltese grandmother in 1992 when the 50th anniversary occurred.