Sometimes everything comes together as planned. Lt Cdr Knight's forth mission as flotilla commander was just that!
Once again it was a simply convoy attack; three freighters with a light escort. With the moon over the coast Knight sent his three boats - his own MTB 413, Orion James' MTB 430 and Lennox Dean's MGB 91 - straight into the middle of the convoy. No fancy tactics; just straight at them.
Two freighters sunk in one mission did a lot to enhance Knight's reputation, and gave the three boats involved some much needed experience. Indeed only Lt Ewan McDonald's MGB 103 was still a little green, and he would get a chance on the next mission.
The light damage was easily repaired and the only really fly in the ointment was Knight's inability to create much improvement in his flotilla's gunnery, despite him scheduling some special training.
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