Perhaps something was indeed carried out before Operation Lila, who knows?
If I were on the German High Command, or the 7 Pz. Division, I would have ordered a recon flight to know the disposition of the ships, more details about the garrison, etc...no doubt!
Now, if that hapenned and was registered somewhere (Official Documents), this is anothe story...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scuttl...leet_in_Toulon
Adriano B.