29 June 1943

29 June 1943 Aircraft credit recommendations following the Sark attack

Editorial note: Retrospective German claims and administrative recommendations for the 15 June attack; not independent confirmation of aircraft losses.

Third Security Division, G 4191 A II, 29 June 1943. To Commander Security West, copy flotilla. Regarding 15 June Sark attack, reference G 4157 of 22 June. Submitted claim for five British aircraft with eleven witness statements.

Flotilla Commander states only aircraft crashing astern was definitely shot down solely by M 452; others fell to joint defensive fire. Request sole credit to M 452 for one Whirlwind and shared silhouettes for remaining four for M 442, M 422, M 483, M 452 and M 444. If replacement for sunk M 483 supplied and crew transferred, request transfer of shared silhouettes. M 343 is intended replacement; division supports requested credits and its right to carry M 483 silhouettes.

Action again proved readiness and proficiency of flotilla. Urgent need for shields on 3.7-cm and 10.5-cm guns repeatedly emphasised by formation, division and flotillas. Proposals for improved liferaft mountings awaited. Acting, Notholt.

T-1022 Roll 3252, 24th Minesweeping Flotilla and reviewing commands. Supplied English translation T1022_R3252_English_Translation.docx. 29 June 1943 | Entry 0222 | Source PDF pages 222. Selected island-related extract; the date above identifies the event or later report, while the source reference may identify the start of its diary period.