One Flying Boat, Impossible Odds! Discover This Hidden WWII Tale

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In this gripping video, journey with me as I unveil a long-lost gem from the depths of the National Archives—a harrowing combat report that brings to light an unimaginable encounter in the turbulent skies of World War II. I stumbled upon this archived document, a testament to the bravery and skill of the crew aboard N. 9046, a Coastal Command Short Sunderland flying boat. On that fateful day, this magnificent aircraft was not traversing the serene skies on a routine mission, but was engaged in a convoy escort patrol, a role that thrust it into the path of danger. The story that unfolds is both amazing and tragic, a poignant reminder of the unsung heroes of the war and the untold stories that linger in the silent pages of history. Join me, as we step back in time to relive the moments of courage, fear, and unwavering duty that defined the fate of N. 9046 and its gallant crew. Here is the original combat report: https://youtu.be/yW2mXz1Mg6w 💗 If you'd like to support my channel please follow this link for more details: https://calibanrising.com/support/ You can also now find me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/calibanrising/ 🧥 Want to get a great deal on an authentic leather flying jacket? Check out the range from Legendary USA here: https://calibanrising.com/flying-jacket/ 🎁 Grab one of my unique WW2-themed designs. great on t-shirts, hoodies or mugs: http://bit.ly/3GLPNBJ 📰 You can also support me by subscribing to one of these great aviation magazines: https://calibanrising.com/magazines/ 💰 Want to start an online business with YouTube? This YouTube channel is no accident and the success I've had so far was no mere fluke, it's all been planned out and executed in a very meaningful way. However, I can't take credit for knowing how to do all that, I had to learn and I learned from the best! Listen to my advice for building a successful YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/4erKBL9BW6I 📕 Welcome to my channel where I share my love of history and aviation. I first fell in love with military aviation when reading Biggles books as a boy, then I studied history at university. I like finding interesting stories and sharing them with others. I also followed this passion into the real world and managed to get a Private Pilot's Licence on 10th May 2014. 🕹️ My gaming equipment for getting footage: Joystick: https://amzn.to/2TP6h40 Rudder Pedals: https://amzn.to/38c3YAx Elevator Trim: https://amzn.to/3oQWNn8 Head Tracking: https://amzn.to/34Qpvwd 3D print your own gaming controls Get an Enders 3 Pro like me: https://amzn.to/3dFXts3 Go over to http://authentikit.org/ Wishlist: https://amzn.to/385dXHD ⏱️ Timestamp: 0:00 intro Images: other than where stated, images used in the video have been found on https://commons.wikimedia.org/ #aviationhistory#history