| Place | Oceans: Atlantic Ocean, Bay of Biscay |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | SUK10361 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Print silver gelatin |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
BAY OF BISCAY. 1942-05-15. DEPTH-CHARGES FROM A SUNDERLAND OF NO. 10 SQUADRON RAAF, CAPTAINED BY ...
Description
BAY OF BISCAY. 1942-05-15. DEPTH-CHARGES FROM A SUNDERLAND OF NO. 10 SQUADRON RAAF, CAPTAINED BY FLIGHT LIEUTENANT H. G. POCKLEY EXPLODE ABOUT THE GERMAN SHIP MUNSTERLAND (6,408 TONS). THE RAF TYPE ROUNDEL PAINTED ON THE HATCH COVER WAS DISPLAYED TO DECEIVE THE ATTACKERS. THE VESSEL, ALTHOUGH DAMAGED, EVENTUALLY REACHED BORDEAUX.