{"product_id":"10326","title":"German Submarine TYPE IX C (U 505 late) ;  2nd U-boat Flotilla, Kriegsmarine  (Revell, 1\/72)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe U-505 stands out in the history of the Kriegsmarine's 2nd U-boat Flotilla, not just for its patrols, but for its unique fate near the end of the conflict. While operating off the coast of West Africa, the boat was tracked and eventually captured on June 4, 1944, by US Navy Task Group 22.3. This event was a massive intelligence coup and marked the first time the US Navy had captured an enemy vessel on the high seas since the War of 1812. Because it was captured rather than destroyed, the U-505 survived the war intact and is now preserved as a National Historic Landmark at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTechnically, this vessel represents a Type IX C submarine in its late-war configuration, featuring several adaptations designed to counter intensifying Allied anti-submarine tactics. Key distinctions in this setup include modified deck tiling and reinforced anti-aircraft gun shields, which were critical for surface survival against air attacks during that period. The conning tower railings also reflect the specific late-war design updates found on the U-505, differentiating it from earlier boats in the same class.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WW2 Bunker","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44892870410342,"sku":"5114","price":185.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0679\/4926\/4998\/files\/vsMQtibXiWZovz0UAnmnHHqOK2coVOOOg9f2fEIud9A.jpg?v=1772924156","url":"https:\/\/ww2bunker.com\/products\/10326","provider":"WW2 Bunker","version":"1.0","type":"link"}