Still citing from my current favorite book, Hans grueber recalls one incident where they had to crash dive from a plane. One of the relief valves got stuck and they boat would not fully submerge. In essence the stern of the boat was broaching the surface, and they moved all hands aft to balance the boat and get it under. Luckly, Hans recalls, the plane did not spot them. Had it, he says, they would have been sunk. He furthe recalls the grim humor that followed and U505 got several ostrich remarks from the crew.
Give me time and ill find, and quote the exact passage if you want me to.
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