When Flying Boats Took on U-Boats | WWI Aerial vs Naval Showdown

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Step into history’s skies and seas as a daring flying boat squares off against a sinister U-Boat in this legendary aerial vs naval clash. Witness the strategy, tension, and bravery of early 20th-century warfare.

On June 24, 1944, Flight Lieutenant David Hornell was on a patrolling mission in his Catalina Canso A 9754 from the 162nd Squadron of the Royal Canadian Air Force. As the patrol was nearing its end, the crew spotted a German submarine, the U-1225. The Catalina turned towards it and started an attack run on the Germans, who replied with their anti-aircraft cannons. The Catalina managed to drop it’s depth charges but was badly damaged by the German defense. The Canadian crew were forced to ditch into the freezing waters. Stranded in the Norwegian Sea, the crew fought to try and survive the cold and high waves for more than 20 hours.

The main sources we used for this film are:
Archive Report, RCAF No 162 Squadron Catalina 9754, 24 June 1944.
Summary of Events June 24, 1944, by B. Denomy.
Debriefing on Events June 24, 1944, by I. Bodnoff.

In this video, we cover:

The role of flying boats in WWI & WWII naval strategy

Key advantages and limitations of flying boats & submarines

Real battle scenarios & how they were decided

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00:00 Catalina pilot spots the U-boat
01:03 Sidney Cole tries to send a transmission
03:21 U-boat is sunk
04:43 PBY Catalina hits the sea
06:18 Where is Laurent?
07:46 Flares are sent
09:22 Laurent is gone
10:21 The boat is dropped
11:20 The rescue boat arrives
11:59 Hornell’s heroic act

Why watch?
Because few things are as gripping as when air power meets deep water threats. Whether you’re a history buff, aviation enthusiast, or just love a good sea story — this is for you.

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