To: Oberbefehlshaber der Kriegsmarine
To: Chef der Operationsabteilung der Kriegsmarine
As instructed, the Seeaufklärungsgeschwader sent reconnaissance aircraft sections to six operational sectors while using lighter elements in all other border sectors. Our report is as follows.
Along the Northern front, a small enemy force was detected in sector 41. Our aircraft sections detected 3 enemy destroyers in sector 43 and 2 destroyers in sector 45. Nothing was detected in sectors 42 and 44.
A large enemy force was detected in sector 46. Our aircraft section in sector 67 detected an enemy force consisting of 2 battleships, 1 carrier, 3 cruisers, and 6 destroyers. A large force was also detected in sector 84. Nothing was detected in sectors 57, 76, and 91.
Our reconnaissance sections will be available for strike operations upon return and refueling.
Respectfully,
Oberstleutnant Hans Schlüsseler
Seeaufklärungsgeschwader Operations Liaison
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