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The Bismarck was struck critically by an attack of 15 Swordfish bi-plane bombers, yet wasn't able to shoot a single one down. How was this possible, considering that the Bismarck was the most advanced Battleship of the Kriegsmarine and the Fairey Swordfish a rather archaic and fragile look plane? Was it the visibility, were the Germans just bad shots, was there a problem with the AA guns or the fire control system or other factors?
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Friedman: Naval Anti-Aircraft Guns & Gunnery [Thank you Martin!]
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NavWeaps: 10.5 cm/65 (4.1") SK C/33
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Horan, Mark E.: “With Gallantry and Determination” - The Story of the Torpedoing of the Bismarck
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Rielly, Robin L.: Kamikazes, Corsairs, and Picket Ships. Okinawa, 1945
Harrison, W.A.: Fairey Swordfish in action
Rimell, Ray: Swordfish - Fairey Swordfish MKS I-III
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