HMS Kite (U87) - Six in One

Six in One

The U boats sunk in the 6 in 1 patrol were as follows: U-592 - 31 January (Type VIIC) U-762 - 8 February (Type VIIC) U-734 - 9 February (Type VIIC) U-238 - 9 February (Type VIIC) U-424 - 11 February (Type VIIC) U-264 19 February (Type VIIC)

The U-334 was sunk by a single patrolling Swordfish from Vindex, piloted by Gordon Bennett, which dropped out of the cloud, surprising the U Boat on the surface, a single depth charge exploded beneath the U boat, sending her down with all hands.

James Payne was a crew member aboard the Kite. HMS Kite was commanded by Lt Cmdr Segram RN, and on a couple of occasions when Starling was in for repairs, by Captain FJ Walker RN, the leader of the 2nd Support Group, took over Kite as his lead ship. Reg Holmes and Lionel Irish were the final two members to cross the bar, Holmes on 14th March 2009 and Lionel Irish on 30th June, also 2009.