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8 December 1944 Part 5

Summary

Air or sea observations. Readiness or defensive orders

Location Details

Casquets

Diary Entry

Continuation: 8 December 1944

12:46 — Casquets

The naval base was attacked by a Swordfish on a south-westerly course using its guns. No casualties. Defensive fire was opened; three hits were observed in the fuselage. Ammunition expenditure: 151 rounds of 2 cm ammunition and 310 machine-gun rounds.

Source of Information 

T-1022 Roll 2423, PG 37998, Commander of Sea Defences, Channel Islands. Source scan 0114 — original page 286

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