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Historical Note: Flt Lt David Hornell RCAF
On June 24, U-1225 is attacked by a Canadian "Canso" patrol plane to the northwest of Bergen, Norway.
The attacking Canadian aircraft is badly hit by the sub's anti-aircraft guns and crashes but not before
sinking the U-Boat. Flt Lt David Hornell RCAF, pilot of the "Canso" of No 162 Squadron, Coastal Command,
is posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross.
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