The Japanese transport Matsuwa sailed through dense fog believing she was hidden — but British Swordfish crews were already waiting in the perfect trap. In this episode, we break down how the slow, outdated biplane torpedo bomber used the Swordfish fog trap to slip in unseen, launch two torpedoes at point-blank range, and erase Matsuwa in minutes. Through wartime records, survivor notes, and pilot accounts, we reconstruct the ambush step-by-step and explain why the Swordfish fog trap became one of the most humiliating and unexpected kills of the war. Crafted for podcast listeners who value clear, gripping, historically grounded WWII storytelling.
Credit to : Battle Archives
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