Patrol info for U-256
Date lookup for 8 Oct 1943
| Departure | Arrival / Fate | Duration | ||
| 4 Oct 1943 | Brest | 17 Nov 1943 | Brest | 45 days |
Commander | Officers * |
 Oblt. Wilhelm Brauel |
U-256's position on 8 Oct 1943
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Attacks on U-256 during this patrol
8 Oct 1943
03.34 hrs, Bay of Biscay, outbound: British Wellington bomber HF190 (612 Sqn RAF/J, pilot P/O M.H. Paynter, RAAF) straddled U-256 with six depth charges in a Leigh Light attack. The boat dived and escaped unscathed. Despite flak damage to the starboard elevator and the tail turret, the Wellington reached base and landed safely. (Sources: Franks/Zimmerman)
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