Scharnhorst's Ar196 attacked U-boat
 

Hi guys

On 21 June 1940, U-boat U-99 was attacked in error by one of Scharnhorst's Ar 196s, and badly damaged.

Has anyone further information?

Cheers

Brian

Re: Scharnhorst's Ar196 attacked U-boat
 

Brian I have sent an E-Mail with attachment from 'U-Boot Operartions of the Second World War' by Kenneth Wynn. This only indicates light damage. hope this helps,

Regards

Brian Bines

Re: Scharnhorst's Ar196 attacked U-boat
 

Thanks once again, Brian

You're earning lots of Brownie points!!

Cheers
Brian

Re: Scharnhorst's Ar196 attacked U-boat
 

The BdU KTB entry for the day reads:

"U-99 was so badly damaged by a/c bombs that she had to return to Wilhelmshaven. It is possible that the boat was attacked by an a/c from Scharnhorst. The matter cannot be cleared up until U-99 and Scharnhorst have beth entered port."

U-99 entered port on 24 June and it was estimated that it would take 2 and a half days to repair her. Whatever damage she sustained in the attack can't have been too bad as the boat re-sailed for a patrol in the Atlantic on 27 June.

Hope this helps.

Re: Scharnhorst's Ar196 attacked U-boat
 

Thanks Adam

That confirms what I have.

Cheers
Brian