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Building the Station “Complete,” but Work Continued
By 2400, November 26, the Commanding Officer, USCG Cutter NORTHLAND, considered the station complete with the HFDF and radio equipment checked and functional. Two Radiomen, one Ship’s Cook, and one Boatswain’s Mate were transferred from the NORTHLAND to the station since it was believed that the original allowance of personnel was inadequate for the station to be self-sufficient.
The NORTHLAND remained at Jan Mayen to await the Royal Norwegian Naval Vessel HONNINGSVAAD, which arrived at 0830 November 27. Unloading of supplies and equipment, and relief personnel for the Norwegian garrison and the loading of personnel who had been relieved was completed by 2300.
By 2400, November 26, the Commanding Officer, USCG Cutter NORTHLAND, considered the station complete with the HFDF and radio equipment checked and functional. Two Radiomen, one Ship’s Cook, and one Boatswain’s Mate were transferred from the NORTHLAND to the station since it was believed that the original allowance of personnel was inadequate for the station to be self-sufficient.
The NORTHLAND remained at Jan Mayen to await the Royal Norwegian Naval Vessel HONNINGSVAAD, which arrived at 0830 November 27. Unloading of supplies and equipment, and relief personnel for the Norwegian garrison and the loading of personnel who had been relieved was completed by 2300.
Jan Mayen Island (Part 4 of 6)
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
..."Station Vulnerabilities
One of the fears about the establishment of the Jan Mayen station was its exposed location. Numerous enemy aircraft consisting of FW 200 and Junkers 88 aircraft were observed over and near the island at various times. On January 25, 1944, one aircraft strafed two members of the Norwegian garrison near Gamle Station, and on two other occasions, attacking Junkers 88 aircraft were driven off by .50 and .30 cal machine gun fire from the station’s guns. On June 16, 1944, the station’s defenses were enhanced by the addition of two 20mm anti-aircraft guns, which were welcome but were less than the 40mm anti-aircraft guns and the 4” cannon the station requested. In addition to the anti-aircraft weapons, station personnel received instruction on the .45 cal automatic pistol, .30 cal M-1 rifle, the .45 cal Thompson submachine gun, the .30 cal Lewis gun, .22 cal rifles, shotguns, and hand grenades."
..."Station Vulnerabilities
One of the fears about the establishment of the Jan Mayen station was its exposed location. Numerous enemy aircraft consisting of FW 200 and Junkers 88 aircraft were observed over and near the island at various times. On January 25, 1944, one aircraft strafed two members of the Norwegian garrison near Gamle Station, and on two other occasions, attacking Junkers 88 aircraft were driven off by .50 and .30 cal machine gun fire from the station’s guns. On June 16, 1944, the station’s defenses were enhanced by the addition of two 20mm anti-aircraft guns, which were welcome but were less than the 40mm anti-aircraft guns and the 4” cannon the station requested. In addition to the anti-aircraft weapons, station personnel received instruction on the .45 cal automatic pistol, .30 cal M-1 rifle, the .45 cal Thompson submachine gun, the .30 cal Lewis gun, .22 cal rifles, shotguns, and hand grenades."
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