13th October 1942
33 days at sea
Returning to base after successful operations in the N.Atlantic.
Recent events
10th October
Caught by surprise by single bomber,slight cloud,good vis,wind 15,in an area previously thought to be out of Icelandic range,evidently not.Crash dived just in time as bomber opened fire with MGs,no damage.Bombs were dropped,but we were already into our dive.
Allied Air Zones now extended to 2000km.
All torpedoes expended.
Expect to arrive in S.Naz. around 24th-25th October (including 3-4 day delay in the Bay of Biscay).
Patrol Tonnage -
1.S.Merchant (British) - approx 3.000t
1 T3 (American) - approx 11.000t
1 Troop Transport (American) - approx 9000t
1 C3 (British) - Just over 5.000t
Total - 28.000t
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Played With: GWX3 + Commander 3.2
Realism: 85% Ironman
Best Patrol: 10 merchants + HMS Nelson for 68.056 Tonnes
Last edited by Paul Riley; 04-27-09 at 05:29 PM.
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