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4 October 1942 Part 10

Summary

Air attack on Alderney harbour and strongpoints

Location Details

Alderney

Diary Entry

4 October 1942 Air attack on Alderney harbour and strongpoints

Editorial note: Report dated 4 October concerning the attack of 3 October; aircraft losses are contemporary claims.

Six British aircraft attacked Alderney harbour and strongpoints at about 19:30 on 3 October. No material damage was reported; one soldier was seriously and one lightly wounded, from army and Luftwaffe respectively. Flak and machine guns defended; two aircraft were claimed probably shot down at sea.

Source of Information 

T-314 Roll 1603, expanded reading edition T314_R1603_English_Translation.docx. 4 October 1942 | Source PDF pages 567. Supplement to material retained from earlier editions.

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