4 July 1943

4 July 1943 Higher command credits five aircraft in the Sark attack

Editorial note: Later German assessment of the 15 June incident. Credited aircraft losses are contemporary claims, not additional engagements.

Commander Security West, secret G 8235 A 3, 4 July 1943, to Naval Group West Operations Staff. Action report of attack by 20 British bombers and fighters on 15 June during Sark minesweeping forwarded. I have credited flotilla with five aircraft kills; claims and witness statements available. Assessment of report and sinking of M 483 by bomb hit to follow. For commander, Breuning.

T-1022 Roll 3252, 24th Minesweeping Flotilla and reviewing commands. Supplied English translation T1022_R3252_English_Translation.docx. 4 July 1943 | Entry 0224 | Source PDF pages 224. 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.