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Patrol info for U-636

Date lookup for 20 Jul 1944


DepartureArrival / FateDuration
27 Jun 1944Narvik23 Jul 1944Harstad27 days

Commander

Officers *


Oblt. Eberhard Schendel

U-636's position on 20 Jul 1944

Wolfpack operations during this patrol

U-636 operated with the following Wolfpacks during this patrol
   Trutz (28 Jun 1944 - 10 Jul 1944)

Ships hit by U-636 on this date

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Attacks on U-636 during this patrol

20 Jul 1944
03.10 hrs, Norwegian Sea: a B-24 Liberator (RAF Sqdn 86/B, pilot S/Ldr Terry M. Bulloch, DSO, DFC & Bar) approached under cover of fog and darkness, but was damaged by flak before being able to launch depth charges. The aircraft made it back to base on two engines after the aircrew jettisoned all surplus weight, including guns and ammunition. (Sources: Franks/Zimmerman)

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