How many planes were shot down by U-boats?

How many planes were shot down by U-boats?

Between May 1 and mid-August 1943, records show U-Boats shot down thirty-two aircraft, including seventeen four-engine types (B-17s, B-24s, Mariners, Halifaxes and Sunderlands), ten twin-engine bombers (Whitleys, PV-1s, Wellingtons and Catalinas), four single-engine fighters and attack planes (an Avenger, a Swordfish.

What were the German U-boat attacks called?

The wolfpack
The wolfpack was a convoy attack tactic employed in the Second World War. It was used principally by the U-boats of the Kriegsmarine during the Battle of the Atlantic, and by the submarines of the United States Navy in the Pacific War.

How did Allies sink U-boats?

By the end of the war, almost 3,000 Allied ships (175 warships; 2,825 merchant ships) had been sunk by U-boat torpedoes.

Can submarines shoot down planes?

Yes, quite a few aircraft were shot down by surfaced submarines during WWII. Submarines during WWII, with the exception of a handful of late-war designs, were intended to spend quite a bit of time on the surface. In order to defend themselves during this time they mounted “deck guns” – including anti-aircraft guns.

What happened to the U-boats after ww1?

Surrender of the fleet Under the terms of armistice, all U-boats were to immediately surrender. Those in home waters sailed to the British submarine base at Harwich. The entire process was done quickly and in the main without difficulty, after which the vessels were studied, then scrapped or given to Allied navies.

What was the most successful U-boat in ww2?

U-48
The Most Successful U-boats

	U-boat	Successes
1.	U-48	51 ships sunk (306,874 tons) 3 ships damaged (20,480 tons)
2.	U-103	45 ships sunk (237,596 tons) 3 ships damaged (28,158 tons)
3.	U-124	46 ships sunk (219,862 tons) 4 ships damaged (30,067 tons)
4.	U-123	42 ships sunk (218,813 tons) 6 ships damaged (53,568 tons)