| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 135146 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Print silver gelatin |
| Maker |
RAAF Photographer |
| Place made | Atlantic Ocean: Bay of Biscay |
| Date made | 8 July 1944 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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The 500-ton German U-boat U 243 being attacked by two Sunderland aircraft of No 10 Squadron, some ...
Description
The 500-ton German U-boat U 243 being attacked by two Sunderland aircraft of No 10 Squadron, some 170 nautical miles west of St Nazaire, France. The aircraft were H, piloted by Flying Officer W B Tilley, and K, piloted by Flight Lieutenant R E Cargeeg. Tilley, who made the initial attack, and scored hits, was credited with the sinking and awarded the DFC. Sunk by depth charges, U243 lost 11 dead and had 18 survivors. A dinghy and food-pack were dropped by Tilley to the survivors. (Similar photograph at SUK12405 and SUK12933.)