An item reported that in French harbours a German mine laying submarine and a supply submarine were sighted and that experiments were undertaken with submarines carrying aircraft. The J.I.C. commented that Germany understood the importance of aircraft for reconnaissance purposes as she already did with shore-based aircraft. It was understandable that Germany was experimenting with aircraft-carrying submarines and supply submarines with fuel for seaplanes. Aircraft would be especially valuable in areas with just few numbered or widely dispersed ships or convoys.
Source
Map Room Papers (Roosevelt Administration), 1942 - 1945. U.S. Joint Intelligence Committee. Daily summary No.235 dated 2 August 1942.
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