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The 'sure kill' of U-158

30th June 1942: Illustrated example of how aircraft were now countering the U-boat menace - as a US Navy Martin PBM Mariner surprises U-158 on the surface

Jun 30, 2022
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The Martin PBM Mariner aircraft flew long range patrols out over the North Atlantic in the hunt for U-Boats. A VP-74 PBM on patrol.

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