German submarine U-575 under attack by Lt Donald Pattie from Composite Squadron VC-95 flying from USS Bogue, 13 Mar 1944. U-575 was sunk in this prolonged attack.

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Caption     German submarine U-575 under attack by Lt Donald Pattie from Composite Squadron VC-95 flying from USS Bogue, 13 Mar 1944. U-575 was sunk in this prolonged attack. ww2dbase
WW2-Era Location Name Atlantic Ocean
Date 13 Mar 1944
Photographer    Unknown
 
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Source    ww2dbaseUnited States Navy
Identification Code   80-G-221467
 
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Photos on Same Day 13 Mar 1944
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Added By David Stubblebine
Photo Size 935 x 1,197 pixels



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1. Commenter identity confirmed David Stubblebine says:
14 Dec 2021 02:46:31 PM

Lt Pattie was the Executive Officer of VC-95 and was given the largest share of the credit for sinking U-575 but he was by no means the only one who contributed. In the early morning, Fortress aircraft from RAF No. 220 Squadron dropped depth charges on U-575 and alerted the Bogue task group. Also responding to the radio reports was Canadian frigate HMCS Prince Rupert (an escort from a nearby convoy). Ships and aircraft from the Bogue task group attacked U-575 throughout the day and into the evening before finally sinking the U-Boat. 18 were killed and 37 were rescued.

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