Dealing With GWX Aircraft

[3Jane]

Having just switched from a VIIB to a IXB out of Willhelshaven. Between Lerwick and Stornaway I was lucky to be attacked only by Swordfish and Ansons. Managed to down nine, eight Swordfish one Anson. After that the Hurricanes started coming in. After loosing three crew I decided the party was over and resorted to diving as soon as aircraft are sighted. In the VIIB, I would crash dive to avoid aircraft without a second thought. I just wanted to try out the new flak setup on the IXB. I must say, the IXB crash dives like a hydrogen filled pig. :rotfl:

edit: Another word on this. Am now tracking a convoy having avoided two hunting escorts after being spotted. Presumably due to the cumulative damage from all the air attacks, my maximum depth isnow about 110 Mtrs before the crew start reporting damage and some slow flooding. Shooting at the aircraft was fun, but it has now limited my options. In future, crash diving will be the better option. So far, 22 air attacks from Willhelshaven to DJ15 (July 1940).