Information on KG 26 - December 1942 - Luftwaffe and Allied Air Forces Discussion Forum

Andre Chissel · #1 28th August 2006, 02:31

Hi there,

Yep I know about U565, there is controversy about who hit the Cameronia, a U boat (U565) or an aerial torpedo - those on board the Cameronia believe it was an aerial torpedo.

If you have any details e.g. an official report of the torpedoing from U565 I would love to see it. Interesting that you use the new name of Bejaia as it was Bougie at the time !

Andre

Seaplanes · #2 28th August 2006, 16:43

Sorry, I do not havve any original documents to support my theory. I looked up in the book "Luftwaffe Aerial Torpedo Aircraft and Operations in World War Two" by Harold Thiele. This book seems well researched.

Graham Boak · #3 28th August 2006, 16:55

There are a number of reasons why 6 of the aircraft failed to attack. They could have gone astray and missed the convoy. They could have been unable to reach a promising attack position (because of convoy manoeuvring or AA fire) before reaching a low fuel state. They could have suffered technical failures and had to return.

Andre Chissel · #4 29th August 2006, 04:47

Thanks everybody for your time.

Please keep the replies coming, much appreciated

Andre

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