U-156 was attacked and sunk by a PBY of VP-53, March 8, 1943

LTJG Dryden painting symbol of his victim on PBY

 

 

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USS Blakeley War Damage Report
Photographs of damage and repairs to USS Blakeley
9th Antisubmarine Squadron ASW-6 Report from LT Wilson's attack March 2, 1943
9th Antisubmarine Squadron ASW-6 Report from LT Cormier's attack March 3, 1943
VP-53 ASW-6 Report from LTJG Dryden's attack March 8, 1943
Photographs taken at the scene of action
Photographs of LTJG Dryden and his crew
Analysis of LTJG Dryden's attack
Air Medal Certificate of AP John M. Cleary for the attack on U-156