Re: UJ 1705 MobFD
Posted by:
Erling Skjold (IP Logged)
Date: April 30, 2005 11:21AM
Hi,
The UJ-1705 - Mob.FD.61 was sunk by Beaufighter aircraft from 235 and 404 squadron 17.7.1943. She was struck by 3 rockets and sank after 40 minutes. Only 235 squadron had rockets during this attack. The strike was guided by two Norwegian Mosquitos from 333 squadron. 2 of the crew died.
The UJ-175 - Najade / Mob.FD.31 was sunk 7.1.1941 when she was mined outside Stavanger.
The Mob.FD.61 was commissioned 3.4.1941 as UJ-175 (II).
Best regards,
Erling