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8. Räumbootsflottille

R-boat flotilla




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History

The 8. Räumbootsflottille was formed in January 1942 and was initially commanded by Otto Märgner, this flotilla was made up of the following 1936-42 Type and 1937-43 Type R-boats and was deployed for minesweeping and security duties.

After the end of the war the 8. Räumbootsflottille was deployed for minesweeping by the The German Mine Sweeping Administration (GMSA) around the coastal waters of Denmark.

Superior formations



Subordinate formations

R92
R93
R94
R95
R96
R97
R98
R99
R100
R101
R113 also served in 2. Räumbootsflottille and 5. Räumbootsflottille
R117
R118
R130
R146
R147
R257 also served in 25. Räumbootsflottille
R258 also served in 25. Räumbootsflottille
R409 also served in 15. Räumbootsflottille

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Career

1942
The 8. Räumbootsflottille was formed.

1942
The 8. Räumbootsflottille was deployed for minesweeping and security duties around English Channel.

1944
The 8. Räumbootsflottille was transferred to Denmark.

1944
The 8. Räumbootsflottille was deployed for minesweeping and security duties around the coastal waters of Denmark.

1945
The 8. Räumbootsflottille was deployed for minesweeping by the The German Mine Sweeping Administration (GMSA) around the coastal waters of Denmark.

1946
The 8. Räumbootsflottille was disbanded.

Commanders

Sorry No Image Available Otto Märgner
Takes command on January 1942
Ends command on January 1943


Sorry No Image AvailableAlfred Muser
Takes command on January 1943
Ends command on February 1945


Sorry No Image AvailableHans-Hermann Bross
Takes command on February 1945
Ends command on 1947


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