Aerial attack on German U-1229 in the North Atlantic by TBF Avengers and F4F Wildcats of Composite Squadron VC-42 flying from Escort Carrier USS Bogue, 20 Aug 1944. U-1229 was sunk with 18 killed and 41 rescued.

Caption   Aerial attack on German U-1229 in the North Atlantic by TBF Avengers and F4F Wildcats of Composite Squadron VC-42 flying from Escort Carrier USS Bogue, 20 Aug 1944. U-1229 was sunk with 18 killed and 41 rescued. ww2dbase
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Identification Code   80-G-244769
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Conclusion of the Battle of the Atlantic   Main article  Photos  
Photos on Same Day 20 Aug 1944
Photos at Same Place Atlantic Ocean
Added By David Stubblebine
Added Date 13 Oct 2019

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