17 October 1944 Part 6

Summary

Minelaying or minesweeping. Shipping and convoy movements. Supplies and rationing

Location Details

Guernsey; Sark; Little Sark

Diary Entry

Continuation: 17–18 October 1944

17:23

A Douglas DC-3 flew over Little Sark at 200 metres and Guernsey at 800 metres, on a north-westerly course.

At the request of the Commander, Channel Islands, a supply convoy was planned for 18 October 1944. Recipients: commander of B Group, 2nd Outpost Flotilla; commander of A Carrier Group, 2nd Outpost Flotilla; Channel Islands Convoy Control; and 24th Minesweeper Flotilla.

Source of Information

T-1022 Roll 2423, PG 37998, Commander of Sea Defences, Channel Islands. Source scan 0010 — original page 202