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Re: Unknown torpedo bomber.
Hi
The sinking of SS Patria is usually attributed to Beaufighters of 144 Squadron. The RAF Narrative "The RAF in Maritime War - Volume IV" places the place of attack as 57 55N, 06 35E - which is about 10 miles off Lista.
The squadron (based at Leuchars in Scotland at the time) had 4 aircraft out on Rover patrol "STAND" (i.e. Stavanger-Kristiansand) during which they found a convoy of a 3,000 ton cargo ship, another of 1,500 tons and 3 escort vessels. All 4 aircraft dropped torpedoes and claimed at least one hit. The pilot of one of the aircraft was wounded by flak from the escort vessels, but all aircraft landed back safely at 16.30 (British time).
Niall
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