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2nd September 1943: An RAF Coastal Command crew struggle to survive in a tiny dingy after being shot down off Portugal

Sep 02, 2023
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Catalina Mark I, Z2147 ‘AX-L’, of No. 202 Squadron RAF based at Gibraltar, in flight approaching Europa Point on returning from an anti-submarine patrol. While serving with the Squadron, Z2147 was credited with nine successful attacks on enemy submarines

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