Damm Aircraft!

WilhelmSchulz. · 11-03-14, 10:09 PM

I have forgotten how nasty the Med could be. Twice now Ive had to limp back home after air attacks. The first time I had only sank 1 ship the second time (in a row) I got a big fat goose egg.

I cant wait for radar warning.

Aras · 11-04-14, 01:52 AM

What year are you playing ? Did you get in The Med thru Gibraltar ?

11-04-14, 11:04 AM

At least, you managed to return back to base. It could've been much worse. Inside the Med, little advice will be useful against air attacks since almost the whole area abounds in Allied aircraft patrols. You should avoid the vicinity of enemy bases, especially Malta and spend more time underwater even in perfect visibility as if you did normally in the Atlantic.
By the way, my primal rule against aircraft is never try to engage it but always order a crash dive as soon as your WO reports the contact. Only use the deck gun if you're unable to dive. According to my experiences diving fast is the best method against air attacks.

Dread Knot · 11-04-14, 11:23 AM

The Mediterranean was a tough environment for subs, be they German, Italian or British. Under the clear, azure water conditions even a submerged sub was easily visible from the air up to a 100 feet below the surface as a sort of large shadow.

WilhelmSchulz. · 11-04-14, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by allievo

At least, you managed to return back to base. It could've been much worse. Inside the Med, little advice will be useful against air attacks since almost the whole area abounds in Allied aircraft patrols. You should avoid the vicinity of enemy bases, especially Malta and spend more time underwater even in perfect visibility as if you did normally in the Atlantic.
By the way, my primal rule against aircraft is never try to engage it but always order a crash dive as soon as your WO reports the contact. Only use the deck gun if you're unable to dive. According to my experiences diving fast is the best method against air attacks.

That's what I usualy do. But one of the times I was caught in a Leigh Light.

ReallyDedPoet · 11-04-14, 12:48 PM

Above us hell

UKönig · 11-04-14, 01:21 PM

below us, death...

WilhelmSchulz. · 11-04-14, 01:38 PM

17Jul42 2200(aprox)

Sunderland spoted at short range attempted crashdive. Obsverved as bomb landed less than a meter from bow.

Damages: Fwd batt. - Destroyed
Hydrophone - destroyed
Radio - destroyed
Sever damages to bridge including both periscopes
Diesel engines light damages.
Deck gun destroyed.

Sever hull damages estimate max diving depth aprox 30m

RTB

11-03-14, 10:09 PM	#1
WilhelmSchulz. The Old Man Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Virgina Beach Posts: 1,301 Downloads: 17 Uploads: 0	Damm Aircraft! I have forgotten how nasty the Med could be. Twice now Ive had to limp back home after air attacks. The first time I had only sank 1 ship the second time (in a row) I got a big fat goose egg. I cant wait for radar warning. __________________ "Some ships are designed to sink… others require our assistance." Last edited by WilhelmSchulz.; 11-04-14 at 02:21 PM.

11-04-14, 01:52 AM	#2
Aras Helmsman Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Istanbul, Turkey Posts: 102 Downloads: 48 Uploads: 0	What year are you playing ? Did you get in The Med thru Gibraltar ? __________________ "Though I'm past 240 meters, I'm feeling very still and I think my u-boot knows which way to go ..."

11-04-14, 12:48 PM	#6
ReallyDedPoet Canadian Wolf Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Canada. The one and only, East Coast Posts: 10,884 Downloads: 946 Uploads: 5	Above us hell __________________ Back in the Day

11-04-14, 01:21 PM	#7
UKönig Captain Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 495 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	below us, death... __________________ Because I'm the captain, that's why!

11-04-14, 01:38 PM	#8
WilhelmSchulz. The Old Man Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Virgina Beach Posts: 1,301 Downloads: 17 Uploads: 0	17Jul42 2200(aprox) Sunderland spoted at short range attempted crashdive. Obsverved as bomb landed less than a meter from bow. Damages: Fwd batt. - Destroyed Hydrophone - destroyed Radio - destroyed Sever damages to bridge including both periscopes Diesel engines light damages. Deck gun destroyed. Sever hull damages estimate max diving depth aprox 30m RTB __________________ "Some ships are designed to sink… others require our assistance." Last edited by WilhelmSchulz.; 11-04-14 at 01:49 PM.

11-04-14, 11:04 AM	#3
allievo Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	At least, you managed to return back to base. It could've been much worse. Inside the Med, little advice will be useful against air attacks since almost the whole area abounds in Allied aircraft patrols. You should avoid the vicinity of enemy bases, especially Malta and spend more time underwater even in perfect visibility as if you did normally in the Atlantic. By the way, my primal rule against aircraft is never try to engage it but always order a crash dive as soon as your WO reports the contact. Only use the deck gun if you're unable to dive. According to my experiences diving fast is the best method against air attacks.

11-04-14, 11:23 AM	#4
Dread Knot Ace of the Deep Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,288 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	The Mediterranean was a tough environment for subs, be they German, Italian or British. Under the clear, azure water conditions even a submerged sub was easily visible from the air up to a 100 feet below the surface as a sort of large shadow.