"Dave Kearton" wrote in message
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A bigger threat than a U boat was the Fw-200 Condor. They could shadow
a convoy and direct more U boats.

Luckily, Hurricanes were their natural predator.

Correct. Nine combat launches were made, resulting in the destruction of
eight Axis aircraft for the loss of one Allied pilot.

Escort carriers soon followed.

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