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attack on U-620 - 10/11/1942
Posted by: aussie_59 ()
Date: February 19, 2013 03:49PM

Hello All,

I'm looking for some further details in relation to an attack on U-620, on 10/11/1942. I have an attack recorded with No.59 Sqn RAF on this day, here are the details...

"Airborne ST.EVAL. 0905hrs sighted U-boat fully surfaced on course 080' 6-8 knots, attacked from port beam at 100 ft. Six or eight members of the U-boat crew were seen near conning tower. Machine gun fire was opened up from gun near conning tower at 1000 yards. Captain released 6 DC's at 0907 and starddled U-boat whilst still fully surfaced, two falling short the third bouncing of the after part of the submarine, the 4th, 5th and 6th falling over the U-boat. U-boat appeared to stagger. rear gun opened fire as aircraft passed over U-boat, firing 100 roiunds with each gun. He saw no-one on deck. Aircraft climbed away to make second attack from starboard beam, as U-boat was submerging. At 0908, released a further 6 DC's which estimated to fall 25/30 yards ahead of the conning tower, which was still visible. Oil patches etc. visible. At 0910, the U-boat appeared above surface, gradually rising to an angle of about 60'. remained in this position for about 5 minutes, during which time aircraft circled and machine gunned at close range. Photographs were taken. S/C for base. No.S.E. 12 X 250lbs DC's, Torpex, carried."

Just looking to see if the info matches up... Any help appreciated.

Thanks,

Lorenzo.

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attack on U-620 - 10/11/1942 aussie_59 02/19/2013 03:49PM
Re: attack on U-620 - 10/11/1942 Rainer 02/19/2013 07:32PM
Re: attack on U-620 - 10/11/1942 aussie_59 02/20/2013 12:16AM
Re: attack on U-620 - 10/11/1942 Rainer 02/21/2013 09:05PM
Re: attack on U-620 - 10/11/1942 aussie_59 03/27/2013 11:25AM


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