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Kaoschallenged23 Apr 2012 7:47 p.m. PST

While searching around again on the Internet for free Paper/Cardboard models that I could use in my gaming I happened upon this. A U-boat bunker diorama in 1/700,

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I thought it would be great to use it as a subject for either an Aerial attack or a raid.

Robert

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Mako1123 Apr 2012 9:13 p.m. PST

Sounds like a great idea.

You can use them for Schnellboote too.

Kaoschallenged23 Apr 2012 11:57 p.m. PST

I thought so too. It was a free download and actually comes with the U-boats and other craft including a seaplane. Robert

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Bellbottom24 Apr 2012 7:44 a.m. PST

They look like the ones at St Nazaire which still exist (Or did when I was last there)

Kaoschallenged24 Apr 2012 11:28 a.m. PST

Well it definitely caught my eye. It looks easy to build and the price is right wink. Robert

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SECURITY MINISTER CRITTER24 Apr 2012 11:50 a.m. PST

I've seen the ones at Brest, and they are truly amazing.
These look great.

Kaoschallenged24 Apr 2012 12:02 p.m. PST

Thanks. I think the creator of it did a really good job of it too. The diorama even comes with 5 Type VII U-boats thumbs up.
Robert

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Kaoschallenged24 Apr 2012 3:59 p.m. PST

Here is a wartime photo of the one at Brest,

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And at St Nazaire,

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And at Bordeaux,

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Bombing German Submarine Pens:
October 1942-April 1945
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Bombing of U-boat Pens & Yards during World War II
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Would anyone know what types of air defenses there were around the pens?

Robert

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Kaoschallenged27 Apr 2012 1:28 p.m. PST

Would anyone know what types of air defenses there were around the pens? Ground defenses? Interceptors/Fighters?

Robert

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