Surrender of U 570

Jan7 · Jan 13, 2011

Tim Cowen said:

Just discovered the above concerning U570. My Great Uncle was Flt Lt Edward Arthur Jewiss DFC. He was the pilot of the Catalina from 209 Squadron that took over the guarding of U570 from the Hudson. He flew over the craft throughout the night in appalling conditions until assistance could arrive. A few days earlier he had sunk U452. He was awarded the DFC for his part in these actions. He and most of his crew were killed whilst taking off for a Biscay patrol on the morning of 14th December 1941 at Pembroke Dock. He had been a career serviceman, having joined the RAF in 1919. I grew up with the stories of his career from his widow, my Great Aunt, who would proudly show me the DFC which she collected from the King after her husband was killed. I now own the DFC and other medals along with various photographs and documents, including some original photographs of U570 being captured which are marked 'Secret' on the reverse in red pencil.
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Dear Tim Cowen, in first place, wellcome to WW2F!

If you wish, don't hesitate sharing with us your pieces -photographies or scans, of course- Your words are very interesting, almost for me.

Ah!.....Please, put here also a backside of one of your photos.....

Jan.

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