[Mark E Horan]

Robert;

Bergen, which was nowhere near the British carrier, was being subjected to attacks by the newly operational 806 Squadron operating out of Hatston. By the way, However, HMS Ark Royal did dispatch five other Skua missions during the day (the only Swordfish operations on the 12th were clearing patrols around the ship.)

0405: Two 800 Squadron Skuas were sent to cover the convoy under the protection of HMS Penelope. There were no aerial contacts.

0535: Three 801 Squadron Skuas were sent as relief escort for HMS Enterprise and convoy. There were no aerial contacts.

0535: Three 801 Squadron Skuas were sent as relief escort for HMS Penelope and convoy. There were no aerial contacts.

1725: Three 803 Squadron Skuas were dispatched to bomb railway bridge at Nordalsbroen, but weather forced them to divert to Sildvjik, after which they patrolled patrol over "Allied ships at Belangen". There were no aerial contacts.

1915: Two 800 Squadron Skuas, which were bombed up to have another crack at the bridge, were diverted to patrol over Ofotfjord. They jettisoned their ordnance enroute, but no aerial contacts were made.


Mark