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Re: 3rd-4th February 1945 attack
Posted by: Lio ()
Date: November 30, 2023 05:28PM

Hello and thank you for your answer,

According to a 206 Squadron pilot Distinguished Flying Cross (in 4th supplement to the London Gazette, the 3rd of April, 1945) we can read that on 3rd February 1945 this officer was pilot and captain of an aircraft detailed for a sortie. Whilst over the Baltic he engaged an enemy merchant vessel and pressed home a good attack from a low level. Shortly afterwards, he went into the attack against a force of 5 U-boats escorted by a surface naval vessel. His first run in was abortive owing to a last minute mechanical failure. Although he had lost the element of surprise, Flight Lieutenant Glazebrook returned to the attack. In spite of considerable anti-aircraft fire from all the vessels, this resolute pilot released his depth charges on one of the U-boats. He showed coolness, courage and determination of a high order.

I am trying to find the U-boats from this force of 5 U-boats

Thanks again

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