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CapnMike U-69 · 05-24-07, 12:01 AM

On the way back to Willi shortly in my V11B, 66% Hull Int. May/June 1940. Patrol 6.

Spent a week east and north of Scapa, but the swordfish eventually came in packs of about 6 and a single 20mm was not enough to keep them at bay forever while I recharged batts. Sadly, lost my flak gunner (RIP Matey) after he downed about 9 of them, and a Hurri. Concentrated on the C2 and C3 with single torps and deckie to finsih, also a couple'a small merchs. Managed to get 7 cargos.

Went on to patrol of north-east Ireland (AM44 I think?) and clouted a few more smaller clankers, and a single V and W. On trip back with only 5 torps left ran straight into a big convoy just north of AM52, heading ESE about 5 knots !!! Only 3 neutrals at the back of convoy. Unfortunately the weather is lovely (clear, 5 m wind, no fog)

Only 1 DD escort, and thats now in Davy Jones Locker - but it took 2 eels, and he hit me also with 1 or 2 rounds from his guns. Was running on surface, very slow - and watch didn't see him until at 3km! Badly damaged topsides - but all repairable, with time, except flak gun.

But now have an unprotected CONVOY! Have 3 eels left and about 65 rounds of 88mm - so proceeeding to try and despatch the 2 T2's, 'cos they're usually 1 shot only, and as many of the C2's as I can manage before running out of ammo.

Will report in later..... if possible, as going back thru' the channel for fun!
Happy Hunting,
Mike C U-69

vanilla SH3 (80% reality)_ Intel iMac, 2GHz, 2 Gig ram, Ati Radeon X1600/128.

05-24-07, 12:01 AM	#610
CapnMike U-69 Seaman Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 36 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	U-69 On the way back to Willi shortly in my V11B, 66% Hull Int. May/June 1940. Patrol 6. Spent a week east and north of Scapa, but the swordfish eventually came in packs of about 6 and a single 20mm was not enough to keep them at bay forever while I recharged batts. Sadly, lost my flak gunner (RIP Matey) after he downed about 9 of them, and a Hurri. Concentrated on the C2 and C3 with single torps and deckie to finsih, also a couple'a small merchs. Managed to get 7 cargos. Went on to patrol of north-east Ireland (AM44 I think?) and clouted a few more smaller clankers, and a single V and W. On trip back with only 5 torps left ran straight into a big convoy just north of AM52, heading ESE about 5 knots !!! Only 3 neutrals at the back of convoy. Unfortunately the weather is lovely (clear, 5 m wind, no fog) Only 1 DD escort, and thats now in Davy Jones Locker - but it took 2 eels, and he hit me also with 1 or 2 rounds from his guns. Was running on surface, very slow - and watch didn't see him until at 3km! Badly damaged topsides - but all repairable, with time, except flak gun. But now have an unprotected CONVOY! Have 3 eels left and about 65 rounds of 88mm - so proceeeding to try and despatch the 2 T2's, 'cos they're usually 1 shot only, and as many of the C2's as I can manage before running out of ammo. Will report in later..... if possible, as going back thru' the channel for fun! Happy Hunting, Mike C U-69 vanilla SH3 (80% reality)_ Intel iMac, 2GHz, 2 Gig ram, Ati Radeon X1600/128.