65th Anniversary U-672

Sunderland1944 · 04-24-09, 04:42 AM

Today, April 24 is the 65th anniversary of the attack on U-672 by a RCAF Sunderland in the Bay of Biscay.

I was wondering if anybody may have photos/stories about U-672 and her skipper Ulf Lawaetz?

sharkbit · 04-24-09, 08:41 AM

http://www.ubootwaffe.net/ops/boat.cgi?boat=672
http://www.junobeach.org/e/4/can-tac-air-coa-423a-e.htm

And of course the obvious one:
http://www.uboat.net/boats/u672.htm

Why the interest?
Any family connection to someone on the boat?

Just curious.

Sunderland1944 · 04-24-09, 09:36 AM

Thanks!

I am actually the grandson of the 432 squadron pilot who attacked U-672 , 65 years ago today.

I have a website page about the attack:
http://www.castlearchdale.net//id12.html

I was hoping that others may be able to add to what I do not already have/know.

My main mission would be to find more photos or a surviving member of U-672 who may wish to share their story of the attack.

sharkbit · 04-24-09, 10:03 AM

Thanks for sharing!

Really nice website. Looks like you have a ton of information already.

Thomen · 04-24-09, 10:07 AM

Hi there!

Interesting story and background information you got there on your page.

You don't happen to know by chance how I can get into contact with Sqdn. 59/S? I tried their historical society of Squadron 59, but got no response to my inquiries.

Sunderland1944 · 04-24-09, 12:25 PM

Thanks for both the compliments.

Sorry, I wouldn't know about Sqdn. 59/S.

Maybe try again?

04-24-09, 04:42 AM	#1
Sunderland1944 Nub Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 3 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	65th Anniversary U-672 Today, April 24 is the 65th anniversary of the attack on U-672 by a RCAF Sunderland in the Bay of Biscay. I was wondering if anybody may have photos/stories about U-672 and her skipper Ulf Lawaetz?

04-24-09, 08:41 AM	#2
sharkbit The Old Man Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 1,529 Downloads: 334 Uploads: 0	http://www.ubootwaffe.net/ops/boat.cgi?boat=672 http://www.junobeach.org/e/4/can-tac-air-coa-423a-e.htm And of course the obvious one: http://www.uboat.net/boats/u672.htm Why the interest? Any family connection to someone on the boat? Just curious. __________________ “Prejudice is blind. There will always be someone who says you aren’t welcome at the table. Stop apologizing for who you are and using all your energy trying to change their minds. Yes, you will lose friends, maybe even family. But you will gain your self-respect. You will know your worth. Once you have that, nothing can stop you.”

04-24-09, 10:03 AM	#4
sharkbit The Old Man Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 1,529 Downloads: 334 Uploads: 0	Thanks for sharing! Really nice website. Looks like you have a ton of information already. __________________ “Prejudice is blind. There will always be someone who says you aren’t welcome at the table. Stop apologizing for who you are and using all your energy trying to change their minds. Yes, you will lose friends, maybe even family. But you will gain your self-respect. You will know your worth. Once you have that, nothing can stop you.”

04-24-09, 10:07 AM	#5
Thomen Ace of the Deep Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: West Virginia Posts: 1,207 Downloads: 14 Uploads: 0	Hi there! Interesting story and background information you got there on your page. You don't happen to know by chance how I can get into contact with Sqdn. 59/S? I tried their historical society of Squadron 59, but got no response to my inquiries. Last edited by Thomen; 04-24-09 at 10:37 AM.

04-24-09, 09:36 AM	#3
Sunderland1944 Nub Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 3 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thanks! I am actually the grandson of the 432 squadron pilot who attacked U-672 , 65 years ago today. I have a website page about the attack: http://www.castlearchdale.net//id12.html I was hoping that others may be able to add to what I do not already have/know. My main mission would be to find more photos or a surviving member of U-672 who may wish to share their story of the attack.

04-24-09, 12:25 PM	#6
Sunderland1944 Nub Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 3 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thanks for both the compliments. Sorry, I wouldn't know about Sqdn. 59/S. Maybe try again?