File:German submarine U-850 underway in the Atlantic Ocean on 20 December 1943 (80-G-209584).jpg

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English: The German submarine U-850 under attack by a USS Bogue (CVE-9) aircraft piloted by Lieutenant Junior Grade Bradslan, 20 December 1943. She was sunk with all hands in the Atlantic ocean west of Madeira island.
Note the cleared bridge as the submarine is about to dive. It was sunk by a Fido homing torpedo.
Date 20 December 1943
institution QS:P195,Q3250126
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80-G-209584
Source U.S. Navy photo 80-G-209584
Camera location32° 54′ 00″ N, 37° 01′ 00″ W Kartographer map based on OpenStreetMap.View this and other nearby images on: OpenStreetMapinfo

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This image is available from the Naval History and Heritage Command under the digital ID 80-G-209584.
Most of the photos found in the NHHC collection are in the public domain and may be downloaded and used without permissions or special requirements. Those which are not will be noted in the copyright section of the NHHC image description.[1]
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This file is a work of a sailor or employee of the U.S. Navy, taken or made as part of that person's official duties. As a work of the U.S. federal government, it is in the public domain in the United States.

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