Patrol info for U-618
Date lookup for 30 Jul 1944
| Departure | Arrival / Fate | Duration | ||
| 26 Jul 1944 | St. Nazaire | 30 Jul 1944 | Brest | 5 days |
Commander | Officers * |
 Oblt. Erich Faust |
U-618's position on 30 Jul 1944
Ships hit by U-618 on this date
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Attacks on U-618 during this patrol
30 Jul 1944
Aircraft attack, aircraft shot down:
British Wellington Mk.XIV (RAF Sqdn 172/J)
01.25 hrs, Bay of Biscay: on attacking, the Wellington bomber (RAF Sqdn 172/J, pilot F/L L.H. Such), was hit by flak and crashed into the sea, killing all six aircrew.
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