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German subs had to surface for air. They couldn't avoid being seen by aircraft launched by CVE's; Escort Carriers, also known as "Jeep Carriers", "Baby Flattops." It was akin to rabbits being attacked by hawks and eagles everytime the rabbit came out of it's hole.

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