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Re: MV British Promise vs. U-518
Posted by:
Peter Layne
()
Date: February 27, 2008 07:39AM
Hello Don
I don't believe my luck here. In the last few days I have been investigating U-518 as it has a special meaning to me. On 27 June 1943, my father Flt Lt B E H Layne of New Zealand, attached to 201 Sqdn, was commanding Sunderland W6005 on a 17 hour patrol and engaged and attacked U-518. I have photos taken of the attack.
Three days later while limping back to port the U-Boat was apparently attacked by an RAAF Sunderland and reports I have seen say the Sunderland was shot down whereas others say it was not damaged. I have been looking to see where I may be able to verify these reports. Dad died four years ago and would have now been 93.
If you have any ideas as to who I should contact I would be most appreciative.
I look forward to hearing from you. Peter Layne, Wellington N Z
I don't believe my luck here. In the last few days I have been investigating U-518 as it has a special meaning to me. On 27 June 1943, my father Flt Lt B E H Layne of New Zealand, attached to 201 Sqdn, was commanding Sunderland W6005 on a 17 hour patrol and engaged and attacked U-518. I have photos taken of the attack.
Three days later while limping back to port the U-Boat was apparently attacked by an RAAF Sunderland and reports I have seen say the Sunderland was shot down whereas others say it was not damaged. I have been looking to see where I may be able to verify these reports. Dad died four years ago and would have now been 93.
If you have any ideas as to who I should contact I would be most appreciative.
I look forward to hearing from you. Peter Layne, Wellington N Z
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MV British Promise vs. U-518
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Don | 02/24/2008 12:04PM |
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Raymond Lloyd | 02/24/2008 03:37PM |
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Peter Layne | 02/27/2008 07:39AM |
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Re: MV British Promise vs. U-518
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Don | 02/28/2008 10:13AM |
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Don | 02/28/2008 11:07AM |
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Rainer | 02/28/2008 08:04PM |