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Patrol info for U-971

Date lookup for 15 Jun 1944


DepartureArrival / FateDuration
8 Jun 1944Marviken24 Jun 1944Lost17 days

Commander

Officers *


Oblt. Walter Zeplien

U-971's position on 15 Jun 1944

Ships hit by U-971 on this date

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Attacks on U-971 during this patrol

15 Jun 1944
The boat repelled an attack by a British Sunderland flying boat (4 OTU RAF) while passing near the Faroe Islands by night. No damage. (Sources: Blair, vol 2, page 590)

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