The Last Patrol of U-997 | WWII Radio Drama (Based on True Events) Old Time Radio

Ten May, 1945. Two days after Germany’s official surrender, the war is over for the world—but not for the crew of U-997. Stranded in the freezing fog off the Norwegian coast, Oberleutnant Heinrich Scharf and his exhausted men refuse to display the black flag of surrender. Instead, they make a desperate, rogue decision: to dive deep and embark on a perilous, 66-day covert journey across the Atlantic toward the shores of Argentina. The Last Patrol of U-997 is an original full-cast WWII radio drama inspired by the incredible true events of the U-boats that chose the dark over surrender. Experience the relentless, claustrophobic tension of submarine warfare through immersive narration, authentic military dialogue, the eerie ping of sonar, creaking steel plates, and the suffocating silence of sixty-six days beneath the sea. When every easy identity the war supplied has irretrievably run out, what is left of a man? 🎙️ The Night Shift Radio — where every story earns its place on air. 🔔 Subscribe and never miss a broadcast. Real voices. Real drama. No shortcuts. 💬 If you had been in Oberleutnant Scharf's position, would you have surrendered to the Allies... or risked everything in the deep dark? Tell us in the comments—we read every one. ☕ If you enjoy our original radio dramas and would like to support future productions, you can buy us a coffee using the link below: [Insert Support Link Here] © 2026 The Night Shift Radio. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or use of this content is prohibited. #oldtimeradio #radiodrama #wwii #uboat #battleoftheatlantic #submarine #historicalfiction #vintageradio #thenightshiftradio #militaryhistory