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Re: Martin Mariner with RAF Costal Command
Success for the Martin Mariner.
On 30 June 1942 a Martin Mariner of VP-74 Squadron (Lt. R E. Schreder)based on Bermuda supprised U 158 (Rostin) on the surface west of Bermuda. Some of the U-boats crew were seen to be sunbathing on deck. The aircraft attacked with four depth-charges, one which actually hit the submarine and exploded as it dived. U 158 was lost along with its 53 crew.
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