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Old 23rd October 2012, 17:27
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Italian Hospital ship PO sunk by FAA
Hi guys

I'm seeking information about the Hospital Ship 'PO' sunk by a Swordfish in March 1941 in Valona Harbour, Albania.

Apparently, Italian 'records' (propaganda?) claimed she was fully illuminated but the FAA suggested she was in darkness. Has anyone anything definitive? Fatalities are variously recorded as 21 or 24.

Any help appreciated.

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Old 23rd October 2012, 19:49
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Re: Italian Hospital ship PO sunk by FAA
In Charles Lamb's "War in a Stringbag" Ch.20 there is a half-page about this event.
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Re: Italian Hospital ship PO sunk by FAA
THANKS UDF

I'VE JUST LEANED ACROSS MY DESK AND PLUCKED IT OFF THE SHELF!!!

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