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Originally Posted by pythos
I did some research and found that the 7C was indeed in service in 1939, so getting one in that times period is not as crazy as people think.
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methinks not
U69 - First VIIC ordered
Ordered 30 May 1938
Laid down 11 Nov 1939 F. Krupp Germaniawerft AG, Kiel (werk 603)
Launched 19 Sep 1940
Commissioned 2 Nov 1940
Career
2 Nov 1940 - 31 Jan 1941 7. Flottille (training)
1 Feb 1941 - 17 Feb 1943 7. Flottille (front boat)
So 1st Feb 41 is the first date you should get one in a frontline flotilla
And thats the 7th
You are in the second flotilla in TotalGermany and HappyTimes
WesternApproaches is the 7th flotilla so thats when one should really be available
Source
http://www.uboat.net/boats/u69.htm