16 August 1943 Part 2

16 August 1943 Normandy radar reports concerning the Channel Islands

Normandy radar reporting station — 1943-08-16

Sea area northwest of Cherbourg; wind SE0–1, sea 0, visibility 8–10 nautical miles overnight, full moon.

2350–0004: Cap Hague II radar detects hostile air target in BF3187 to 3524, approaching own coast and route. 0003: Enemy signal transmitted to warn Alderney–Cherbourg convoy. 0415: Sea Commandant Channel Islands radios KR0359/43: two enemy motor torpedo boats in BF3374, last reported course southeast. Through Fighter Leader 3, set WR310; by radio, Guernsey I; by telephone, Jersey set, are particularly instructed to search this sector intensively. No success. According to discussion with local watch officer, Sea Commandant Channel Islands’ radio report based on visual sighting. Seven locating signals transmitted for training and navigational assistance to own forces.

T-1022 Roll 2448, T1022_R2448_English_Translation.docx. Archive and frame references follow.
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