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Antipodean Andy · 18-10-2007, 12:17 AM

She sank in 12 minutes after being torpedoed by a Japanese submarine. 900 of her 1,200 crew survived. However, when they were discovered by a patrol bomber four days later, only 316 were left.

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Antipodean Andy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Outer reaches, Melbourne, Victoria Posts: 3,444 You're Top Poster: #2 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 5	She sank in 12 minutes after being torpedoed by a Japanese submarine. 900 of her 1,200 crew survived. However, when they were discovered by a patrol bomber four days later, only 316 were left. __________________ http://www.454-459squadrons.org.au/. http://www.awm.gov.au/index.asp Aircraft from No. 60 Squadron levelling out for the "run in" to make a mast-head attack on a Japanese coaster off Akyab. Courtesy AWM.