Tirpitz bell fate
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Tirpitz bell fate
What happened to the Tirpitz bell. Was it lost, sold for scrap, museum?
Re: Tirpitz bell fate
So... no one knows.
- hans zurbriggen
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Re: Tirpitz bell fate
Hello Mr.Danro,
(officially) it has never been found.
hans
(officially) it has never been found.
hans
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Re: Tirpitz bell fate
This is probably the last photo taken where Tirpitz's bell can be seen.
We know it survived the bombing on 3 April 1944, despite a near hit that demolished the hangar.
We know it survived the bombing on 3 April 1944, despite a near hit that demolished the hangar.
Re: Tirpitz bell fate
Did the bell aboard Tirpitz have the same design as Bismarck’s with the eagles on 3 sides?