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Focke-Achgelis Fa 330 Bachstelze (Wagtail) Rotor-Kite

Posted on August 25, 2012 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

U.S. intelligence report on the Focke-Achgelis Fa 330 Bachstelze (Wagtail) submarine rotor-kite. The Fa 330 was an unpowered rotary-wing kite, called a gyroglider or rotor-kite, towed behind German U-Boats during World War II to allow more distant observation. The Fa … Continue reading →

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Tidewater Tillie Tames Two

Posted on November 2, 2010 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

Two attacks of B-24 “Tidewater Tillie” from the 2nd Antisubmarine Squadron on German U-boats from Monthly Intelligence Report, No. 3, Army Air Forces, Antisubmarine Command, March 1943: TIDEWATER TILLIE TAMES TWO “Tidewater Tillie” is the B-24 in which 1st Lt. … Continue reading →

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