Some quotations from CX/MSS/EX/SALU 23, 'Single-engined fighter patrols west of Brest, probably by Kfst. 5/196', dated 15/8/43 (TNA HW 13/26):
Since 27/7/43 an evening patrol lasting two hours from Brest-Lanvéoc Poulmic to the west by 4–6 Fw 190s has been reported regularly in Auka on the "Western Naval Link" (F.V.L.M. West) …
On 10 May … the following operational intentions for 11/5 were sent to Flf. Atlantik by Part Detachment 5/196 (J) Brest South: "Emergency readiness with 1 Rotte within the set up of 8./JG 2."
The evening patrol took place on … 2, 3, 7, 9, 11, 12/8, always with 4–6 Fw 190s.
… At 1310 gmt on 12 August 7 Fw 190s were reported taking off from Lanvéoc "for alarm to the west", in connection with a British operation against the Brest Peninsula … and there is slight evidence that they have also taken part in other isolated defensive actions …
Successes
On 7 August four Beaufighters encountered 4 Fw 190s at 1905 in 4825 N. 0740 W. and one Beaufighter was shot down. (6 Fw 190s were reported as taking off at 1745 gmt on this date).
1st January 2025, 17:16
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