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Old 04-11-06, 08:54 AM   #6
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The standard saying amongst British Submariners at that time was:-

"If it flaps its wings, It's friendly."

British Submarines reported lots of attacks by Allied aircraft.
British surface ships also attracted 'friendly fire'.

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Originally Posted by Dowly

My shortest career was few months ago, I left Lorient, spotted a friendly aircraft. Heard explosion, my boat catched on fire, aircraft had disappeared, I sank. Never knew what happened. :hmm:
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