Originally Posted by Wensleydale
Far too predictably easy to wind up!!!!!! Tirpitz received many hits during the attack and it is impossible to state categorically which squadron sank her (It's a typical QI "nobody knows"). Its about time some people grew up and accepted that it was a joint responsibility!
In that case why did you only mention IX Sqn? Chances are, it was 617 as they had far superior and more accurate bomb sights.
And I've spoken with a tail gunner from the raid who saw the boat start to go before IX arrived.
But as you say, in fact we will never know for sure; I was just trying to see why you hadn't included both sqns.
