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Sunderland seaplane and two Junkers by G. H. Davis
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Sunderland seaplane and two Junkers by G. H. Davis
The giant Sunderland flying boat proves its mettle: two Junkers accounted for out of four attackers. When a formation of four Junkers JU88s attacked a Sunderland seaplane off the coast of Norway, the rear gunner waited until the attackers came to point blank range and then, with one burst from his quadruple guns, sent one enemy straight down into the sea; another Junkers was damaged and lost.
3 April 1940
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This striking image from the Illustrated London News captures the intensity and danger of aerial combat during World War II. The caption reads, "The Giant Sunderland Flying Boat Proves Its Mettle: Two Junkers Accounted For Out of Four Attackers." In the photograph, a Sunderland seaplane is seen skillfully maneuvering through the water, as two damaged Junkers JU88s plummet into the sea in the background. The scene unfolds off the coast of Norway on 3 April 1940. The Sunderland, a British flying boat used primarily for maritime patrol and anti-submarine warfare, was a formidable presence in the skies during this period. In this instance, when a formation of four JU88s, German bombers, attacked the Sunderland, the rear gunner demonstrated remarkable courage and skill. He waited until the attackers came to point-blank range before unleashing a burst from his quadruple guns, sending one enemy crashing into the sea. Another Junkers was damaged and ultimately lost. This double-page spread from the Illustrated London News provides a vivid account of the aerial battle, showcasing the determination and bravery of the Allied forces during wartime. The image serves as a testament to the importance of air power in the outcome of the conflict and the critical role that flying boats like the Sunderland played in protecting the seas and skies during World War II.
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