Bob S
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Post by Bob S on Feb 20, 2007 11:01:17 GMT -7
Poland did have two submarines operating in WWII, the "Sokol" and the "Dzik". These 2 submarines were called "The Terrible Twins" by the German Navy. Further info ORP "Sokol" flag by Grzegorz Skrukwa, 9 Apr 2002 Crews of two WW2 Polish submarines took over a practice of hoisting "Jolly Rogers" from their British comrades in arms. These two submarines were British-built Ursula-class ships, leased by Polish Navy. Operating very succesful from Malta, were know as "Terrible Twins". After war, got back to Royal Navy. ORP "Sokol" - launched 30 September 1940 as HMS "Urchin", leased by Polish Navy 19 January 1941, completed 28 January 1941, got back 27 July 1946. (ORP means "Okret Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej", i.e. "Republic of Poland's Ship") white stripes - sunk enemy merchant ships red stripes - sunk enemy warships red stars - gunfire combats crossed sabres - boardings dog - operation "Husky" (invasion on Sicily 1943) greting - forced net barrier www.fotw.netOn the home page, go to Poland, on the Poland page go to WW2 Navy Flags
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