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Re: How many WW1 U-boats were sunk by aircraft?
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Michael Lowrey
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Date: July 15, 2015 03:31PM
Correct, this site is now recognizing that UC 66 was sunk north of Round Island, the Scillies, on May 27, 1917 in an air attack conducted by RNAS Curtis H.12 flying boat No. 8656 piloted by William Anderson. A corresponding wreck was located in 2009. Note that no surviving U-boat mentions this attack in their KTB and was consistent with where UC 66 was expected to be.
So we have one confirmed sinking purely by aircraft. There are two additional air attack sinking claims that are currently under review.
Best wishes,
Michael
So we have one confirmed sinking purely by aircraft. There are two additional air attack sinking claims that are currently under review.
Best wishes,
Michael