70th Infantry Brigade War Diary March 1941. - Revision history

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	A conference was held at HQ Iceland Force between the G.O.C. and the Commanders of 70th and 147th Infantry Brigades on the relief of 10th DLI by 1/5 West Yorks. It was hoped that this might take place by road during April. As the road round [[Hvalfjordur]] is impassable to motor transport until May or June under normal conditions, it was suggested that the move be carried out as a tactical operation.		A conference was held at HQ Iceland Force between the G.O.C. and the Commanders of 70th and 147th Infantry Brigades on the relief of 10th DLI by 1/5 West Yorks. It was hoped that this might take place by road during April. As the road round [[Hvalfjordur]] is impassable to motor transport until May or June under normal conditions, it was suggested that the move be carried out as a tactical operation.

	This involved the move of 10th DLI – one Company per day – in motor transport to HRAFNABORG ~~than~~ a march of ten miles to HVITANES where motor transport could wait and convey them to the Camp of 1/5 W Yorks in the [[Reykjavik]] area. Equivalent parties of 1/5 W Yorks would move in the reverse direction on the same days. G1098 stores and equipment would move by sea, but unit motor transport – except for Carriers – would not move from the Sector but would be taken over by the incoming Units. Bren Carriers would accompany each Sub-Unit for defence purposes, as it was considered that they would be able to travel over the stretch from HRAFNABORG to HVITANES.		This involved the move of 10th DLI – one Company per day – in motor transport to HRAFNABORG then a march of ten miles to HVITANES where motor transport could wait and convey them to the Camp of 1/5 W Yorks in the [[Reykjavik]] area. Equivalent parties of 1/5 W Yorks would move in the reverse direction on the same days. G1098 stores and equipment would move by sea, but unit motor transport – except for Carriers – would not move from the Sector but would be taken over by the incoming Units. Bren Carriers would accompany each Sub-Unit for defence purposes, as it was considered that they would be able to travel over the stretch from HRAFNABORG to HVITANES.

	As a result of this conference, the boundaries of the Sectors were altered, so that the defences of [[Kaldadarnes]] aerodrome and the LOGBERG Sub-Area were taken over by the Western Sector. In neither of these areas would 70th Brigade have been called upon to fight, so it had always been an anomaly that those areas should be in the South West Sector. The detachment on the VESTMANN ISLANDS would still have to be found from the South West Sector.		As a result of this conference, the boundaries of the Sectors were altered, so that the defences of [[Kaldadarnes]] aerodrome and the LOGBERG Sub-Area were taken over by the Western Sector. In neither of these areas would 70th Brigade have been called upon to fight, so it had always been an anomaly that those areas should be in the South West Sector. The detachment on the VESTMANN ISLANDS would still have to be found from the South West Sector.
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	'''25th March 1941'''		'''25th March 1941'''

	A demonstration was given as SANDSKEID by Batteries of 69th and 143rd Field Regiments, Royal Artillery, of concentrations, creeping barrage and smoke screen. This was followed by a demonstration of the uses of the 25 pdr gun as an ~~Ant~~-Tank weapon. The demonstration was attended by the Brigade Commander and Officers of Brigade HQ staff and the Battalions.		A demonstration was given as SANDSKEID by Batteries of 69th and 143rd Field Regiments, Royal Artillery, of concentrations, creeping barrage and smoke screen. This was followed by a demonstration of the uses of the 25 pdr gun as an Anti-Tank weapon. The demonstration was attended by the Brigade Commander and Officers of Brigade HQ staff and the Battalions.

	'''27th March 1941'''		'''27th March 1941'''

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	A demonstration of Machine-Gun fire was given at ~~KLEIFERVATN~~ by the Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa, assisted by personnel from the course which had been held at their headquarters.		A demonstration of Machine-Gun fire was given at [[Kleifervatn]] by the Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa, assisted by personnel from the course which had been held at their headquarters.

	'''28th March 1941'''		'''28th March 1941'''

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	This involved the move of 10th DLI – one Company per day – in motor transport to HRAFNABORG than a march of ten miles to HVITANES where motor transport could wait and convey them to the Camp of 1/5 W Yorks in the REYKJAVIK area. Equivalent parties of 1/5 W Yorks would move in the reverse direction on the same days. G1098 stores and equipment would move by sea, but unit motor transport – except for Carriers – would not move from the Sector but would be taken over by the incoming Units. Bren Carriers would accompany each Sub-Unit for defence purposes, as it was considered that they would be able to travel over the stretch from HRAFNABORG to HVITANES.		This involved the move of 10th DLI – one Company per day – in motor transport to HRAFNABORG than a march of ten miles to HVITANES where motor transport could wait and convey them to the Camp of 1/5 W Yorks in the REYKJAVIK area. Equivalent parties of 1/5 W Yorks would move in the reverse direction on the same days. G1098 stores and equipment would move by sea, but unit motor transport – except for Carriers – would not move from the Sector but would be taken over by the incoming Units. Bren Carriers would accompany each Sub-Unit for defence purposes, as it was considered that they would be able to travel over the stretch from HRAFNABORG to HVITANES.

	As a result of this conference, the boundaries of the Sectors were altered, so that the defences of ~~KALDADARNES~~ aerodrome and the LOGBERG Sub-Area were taken over by the Western Sector. In neither of these areas would 70th Brigade have been called upon to fight, so it had always been an anomaly that those areas should be in the South West Sector. The detachment on the VESTMANN ISLANDS would still have to be found from the South West Sector.		As a result of this conference, the boundaries of the Sectors were altered, so that the defences of [[Kaldadarnes]] aerodrome and the LOGBERG Sub-Area were taken over by the Western Sector. In neither of these areas would 70th Brigade have been called upon to fight, so it had always been an anomaly that those areas should be in the South West Sector. The detachment on the VESTMANN ISLANDS would still have to be found from the South West Sector.

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	An aircraft, identified as a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Focke-Wulf_Condor Focke-Wulf Condor] was sighted by the Coast Watching post at VESTMANNAEYAR at 09:45.		An aircraft, identified as a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Focke-Wulf_Condor Focke-Wulf Condor] was sighted by the Coast Watching post at VESTMANNAEYAR at 09:45.

	At 10:05 it was sighted over [[Hafnafjordur]] at 12,000 feet and was fired on by Anti-Aircraft Artillery. It flew towards REYKJAVIK, circled and returned to [[Hafnafjordur]] and then South East towards ~~KALDADARNES~~. The aircraft was never within range of the Anti-Aircraft Light Machine Gun posts but the Anti-Aircraft Artillery fired 50 rounds without any apparent damage being done.		At 10:05 it was sighted over [[Hafnafjordur]] at 12,000 feet and was fired on by Anti-Aircraft Artillery. It flew towards REYKJAVIK, circled and returned to [[Hafnafjordur]] and then South East towards [[Kaldadarnes]]. The aircraft was never within range of the Anti-Aircraft Light Machine Gun posts but the Anti-Aircraft Artillery fired 50 rounds without any apparent damage being done.
	It was the usual fine Sunday morning favoured for such visits, although this was the first time that an enemy aircraft of this size had been seen over Iceland.		It was the usual fine Sunday morning favoured for such visits, although this was the first time that an enemy aircraft of this size had been seen over Iceland.

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	An Order of the Day was published by the General Officer Commanding Iceland Force in which it was stated that it was impossible to relieve Units as quickly as had been hoped but that arrangements were being made for leave to be granted to the UK on a scale as generous as was tactically possible.		An Order of the Day was published by the General Officer Commanding Iceland Force in which it was stated that it was impossible to relieve Units as quickly as had been hoped but that arrangements were being made for leave to be granted to the UK on a scale as generous as was tactically possible.

	A conference was held at HQ Iceland Force between the G.O.C. and the Commanders of 70th and 147th Infantry Brigades on the relief of 10th DLI by 1/5 West Yorks. It was hoped that this might take place by road during April. As the road round ~~HVALFJORDUR~~ is impassable to motor transport until May or June under normal conditions, it was suggested that the move be carried out as a tactical operation.		A conference was held at HQ Iceland Force between the G.O.C. and the Commanders of 70th and 147th Infantry Brigades on the relief of 10th DLI by 1/5 West Yorks. It was hoped that this might take place by road during April. As the road round [[Hvalfjordur]] is impassable to motor transport until May or June under normal conditions, it was suggested that the move be carried out as a tactical operation.

	This involved the move of 10th DLI – one Company per day – in motor transport to HRAFNABORG than a march of ten miles to HVITANES where motor transport could wait and convey them to the Camp of 1/5 W Yorks in the REYKJAVIK area. Equivalent parties of 1/5 W Yorks would move in the reverse direction on the same days. G1098 stores and equipment would move by sea, but unit motor transport – except for Carriers – would not move from the Sector but would be taken over by the incoming Units. Bren Carriers would accompany each Sub-Unit for defence purposes, as it was considered that they would be able to travel over the stretch from HRAFNABORG to HVITANES.		This involved the move of 10th DLI – one Company per day – in motor transport to HRAFNABORG than a march of ten miles to HVITANES where motor transport could wait and convey them to the Camp of 1/5 W Yorks in the REYKJAVIK area. Equivalent parties of 1/5 W Yorks would move in the reverse direction on the same days. G1098 stores and equipment would move by sea, but unit motor transport – except for Carriers – would not move from the Sector but would be taken over by the incoming Units. Bren Carriers would accompany each Sub-Unit for defence purposes, as it was considered that they would be able to travel over the stretch from HRAFNABORG to HVITANES.

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	'''5th March 1941'''		'''5th March 1941'''

	70th Infantry Brigade interchanged with 147th Infantry Brigade. The Command of the South West Sector passed to Brigadier Philip Kirkup D.S.O., O.B.E., M.C., T.D. at 12:00 hours. This involved a coast defence role for 11th DLI and 1st TS. 10th DLI remained at ~~BORGANES~~, [[Akranes]], [[Blonduos]] and REYKIRSKOLI under the operational command of Brigadier Lammie M.C. commanding the Western Sector. By 17:00 hours the relief of 11th DLI by 1/7 DWR was completed.		70th Infantry Brigade interchanged with 147th Infantry Brigade. The Command of the South West Sector passed to Brigadier Philip Kirkup D.S.O., O.B.E., M.C., T.D. at 12:00 hours. This involved a coast defence role for 11th DLI and 1st TS. 10th DLI remained at [[Borganes]], [[Akranes]], [[Blonduos]] and REYKIRSKOLI under the operational command of Brigadier Lammie M.C. commanding the Western Sector. By 17:00 hours the relief of 11th DLI by 1/7 DWR was completed.

	At the time of the Inter-Brigade relief, there were 85 miles of coastline within the South West Sector to defend, the major portion being quite unsuitable for landings. Infantry and Artillery were therefore concentrated in the REYKJAVIK – HAFNAFJORDUR area.		At the time of the Inter-Brigade relief, there were 85 miles of coastline within the South West Sector to defend, the major portion being quite unsuitable for landings. Infantry and Artillery were therefore concentrated in the REYKJAVIK – HAFNAFJORDUR area.
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	Two Platoons HQ Company 11th DLI. AMOTHERBY CAMP, HAFNAFJORDUR.		Two Platoons HQ Company 11th DLI. AMOTHERBY CAMP, HAFNAFJORDUR.

	10th DLI less three Companies plus one Section Carrier Platoon. PERCY CAMP, DERWENT CAMP and ZETLAND CAMP, ~~BORGANES~~.		10th DLI less three Companies plus one Section Carrier Platoon. PERCY CAMP, DERWENT CAMP and ZETLAND CAMP, [[Borganes]].

	One Company 10th DLI plus one Platoon. CLEVELAND CAMP, [[Akranes]].		One Company 10th DLI plus one Platoon. CLEVELAND CAMP, [[Akranes]].
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	'''12th March 1941'''		'''12th March 1941'''

	Lt Col Marley D.S.O., M.B.E., T.D. Officer Commanding 10th DLI visited Brigade HQ from ~~BORGANES~~. Commanding Officers of the other two Battalions, and Lt Col F.W.B. Maufe M.C., T.D. of 69th Field Regiment Royal Artillery, were called for Conferences with the Sector Commander.		Lt Col Marley D.S.O., M.B.E., T.D. Officer Commanding 10th DLI visited Brigade HQ from [[Borganes]]. Commanding Officers of the other two Battalions, and Lt Col F.W.B. Maufe M.C., T.D. of 69th Field Regiment Royal Artillery, were called for Conferences with the Sector Commander.

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	The Company area seen as requiring most attention was the 1st TS position at Harbour Front. One building – the Ice Factory – now housed 50 men with unsatisfactory ablution and cooking arrangements. These improvements were not being put in hand as Force HQ intended fresh accommodation to be arranged.		The Company area seen as requiring most attention was the 1st TS position at Harbour Front. One building – the Ice Factory – now housed 50 men with unsatisfactory ablution and cooking arrangements. These improvements were not being put in hand as Force HQ intended fresh accommodation to be arranged.

	10th DLI reported that electric light was now installed and working in all huts at ~~BORGANES~~. Ablution and latrine buildings were completed, but a water supply was not yet available. Brigade arranged further Soyer stoves and these were despatched. Arrangements were also made for the despatch of two 400 gallon and two 200 gallon water tanks to ~~BORGANES~~.		10th DLI reported that electric light was now installed and working in all huts at [[Borganes]]. Ablution and latrine buildings were completed, but a water supply was not yet available. Brigade arranged further Soyer stoves and these were despatched. Arrangements were also made for the despatch of two 400 gallon and two 200 gallon water tanks to [[Borganes]].

	'''Clothing'''		'''Clothing'''

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	One Company 10th DLI (less one Section) and one Section Carrier Platoon. MORPETH CAMP, REYKIRSKOLI.		One Company 10th DLI (less one Section) and one Section Carrier Platoon. MORPETH CAMP, REYKIRSKOLI.

	One Section 10th DLI. ~~BORDEYRI~~.		One Section 10th DLI. [[Bordeyri]].

	'''6th March 1941'''		'''6th March 1941'''

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	'''5th March 1941'''		'''5th March 1941'''

	70th Infantry Brigade interchanged with 147th Infantry Brigade. The Command of the South West Sector passed to Brigadier Philip Kirkup D.S.O., O.B.E., M.C., T.D. at 12:00 hours. This involved a coast defence role for 11th DLI and 1st TS. 10th DLI remained at BORGANES, [[Akranes]], ~~BLONDUOS~~ and REYKIRSKOLI under the operational command of Brigadier Lammie M.C. commanding the Western Sector. By 17:00 hours the relief of 11th DLI by 1/7 DWR was completed.		70th Infantry Brigade interchanged with 147th Infantry Brigade. The Command of the South West Sector passed to Brigadier Philip Kirkup D.S.O., O.B.E., M.C., T.D. at 12:00 hours. This involved a coast defence role for 11th DLI and 1st TS. 10th DLI remained at BORGANES, [[Akranes]], [[Blonduos]] and REYKIRSKOLI under the operational command of Brigadier Lammie M.C. commanding the Western Sector. By 17:00 hours the relief of 11th DLI by 1/7 DWR was completed.

	At the time of the Inter-Brigade relief, there were 85 miles of coastline within the South West Sector to defend, the major portion being quite unsuitable for landings. Infantry and Artillery were therefore concentrated in the REYKJAVIK – HAFNAFJORDUR area.		At the time of the Inter-Brigade relief, there were 85 miles of coastline within the South West Sector to defend, the major portion being quite unsuitable for landings. Infantry and Artillery were therefore concentrated in the REYKJAVIK – HAFNAFJORDUR area.
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	One Company 10th DLI plus one Platoon. CLEVELAND CAMP, [[Akranes]].		One Company 10th DLI plus one Platoon. CLEVELAND CAMP, [[Akranes]].

	One Company 10th DLI and Carrier Platoon (less two Sections). HURWORTH CAMP, ~~BLONDUOS~~.		One Company 10th DLI and Carrier Platoon (less two Sections). HURWORTH CAMP, [[Blonduos]].

	One Company 10th DLI (less one Section) and one Section Carrier Platoon. MORPETH CAMP, REYKIRSKOLI.		One Company 10th DLI (less one Section) and one Section Carrier Platoon. MORPETH CAMP, REYKIRSKOLI.

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	'''1st March 1941'''		'''1st March 1941'''

	The high winds of the last two days had spent its force and left a trail of damage in its wake. In addition to damage to buildings, loss of sentry boxes and other minor damage, sea transport was halted for two days and many vessels were wrecked by being blown on to rocky coasts. The gale was worst in FAXAFLOI, the large bay in which REYKJAVIK lies, and the ~~ALAFOSS~~ area lived up to its reputation. FORT YORK, the Coast Watching Post which had been blown to pieces by the gale on 28th February – and was mentioned in that month’s War Diary – was still unable to be occupied when the Brigade left the ~~ALAFOSS~~ area on 5th March.		The high winds of the last two days had spent its force and left a trail of damage in its wake. In addition to damage to buildings, loss of sentry boxes and other minor damage, sea transport was halted for two days and many vessels were wrecked by being blown on to rocky coasts. The gale was worst in FAXAFLOI, the large bay in which REYKJAVIK lies, and the [[Alafoss]] area lived up to its reputation. FORT YORK, the Coast Watching Post which had been blown to pieces by the gale on 28th February – and was mentioned in that month’s War Diary – was still unable to be occupied when the Brigade left the [[Alafoss]] area on 5th March.

	'''2nd March 1941'''		'''2nd March 1941'''

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	The Advance Party of Brigade HQ moved to MELROSE CAMP, REYKJAVIK. The move of 11th DLI started with the interchange of one Company with 1/7 Duke of Wellington’s Regiment at ~~HAFNAFJORDUR~~. Both these Companies marched to their new headquarters.		The Advance Party of Brigade HQ moved to MELROSE CAMP, REYKJAVIK. The move of 11th DLI started with the interchange of one Company with 1/7 Duke of Wellington’s Regiment at [[Hafnafjordur]]. Both these Companies marched to their new headquarters.

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	70th Infantry Brigade interchanged with 147th Infantry Brigade. The Command of the South West Sector passed to Brigadier Philip Kirkup D.S.O., O.B.E., M.C., T.D. at 12:00 hours. This involved a coast defence role for 11th DLI and 1st TS. 10th DLI remained at [[Borganes]], [[Akranes]], [[Blonduos]] and REYKIRSKOLI under the operational command of Brigadier Lammie M.C. commanding the Western Sector. By 17:00 hours the relief of 11th DLI by 1/7 DWR was completed.		70th Infantry Brigade interchanged with 147th Infantry Brigade. The Command of the South West Sector passed to Brigadier Philip Kirkup D.S.O., O.B.E., M.C., T.D. at 12:00 hours. This involved a coast defence role for 11th DLI and 1st TS. 10th DLI remained at [[Borganes]], [[Akranes]], [[Blonduos]] and REYKIRSKOLI under the operational command of Brigadier Lammie M.C. commanding the Western Sector. By 17:00 hours the relief of 11th DLI by 1/7 DWR was completed.

	At the time of the Inter-Brigade relief, there were 85 miles of coastline within the South West Sector to defend, the major portion being quite unsuitable for landings. Infantry and Artillery were therefore concentrated in the REYKJAVIK – ~~HAFNAFJORDUR~~ area.		At the time of the Inter-Brigade relief, there were 85 miles of coastline within the South West Sector to defend, the major portion being quite unsuitable for landings. Infantry and Artillery were therefore concentrated in the REYKJAVIK – [[Hafnafjordur]] area.

	The South West Sector is the most important of those into which Iceland is divided and includes the ports of REYKJAVIK and ~~HAFNAFJORDUR~~ as well as the aerodromes under construction at VATNSMYRI (REYKJAVIK) and UTSKALAR (KEFLAVIK peninsula). The first was intended as a stopping place for aircraft flying between England and America, and a large amount of Icelandic labour was engaged in its construction.		The South West Sector is the most important of those into which Iceland is divided and includes the ports of REYKJAVIK and [[Hafnafjordur]] as well as the aerodromes under construction at VATNSMYRI (REYKJAVIK) and UTSKALAR (KEFLAVIK peninsula). The first was intended as a stopping place for aircraft flying between England and America, and a large amount of Icelandic labour was engaged in its construction.
	11th DLI, under Lt Col R.F.Ware M.C. were in the ~~HAFNAFJORDUR~~ Sub-Sector.		11th DLI, under Lt Col R.F.Ware M.C. were in the [[Hafnafjordur]] Sub-Sector.

	1st TS under Lt Col C.W. Oxley were in the REYKJAVIK Sub-Sector.		1st TS under Lt Col C.W. Oxley were in the REYKJAVIK Sub-Sector.
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	1/5 W Yorks under Lt Col H.M. Morrison M.C. came under operational command and had one Company on coast defence in the LAUGARNES Sub-Sector. This Battalion formed the Sector Reserve and also supplied the garrison of 45 men at VESTMANNAEYJAR, a group of islands off the South Coast, where they provided local defence and also gave early warning of any naval or aerial activity.		1/5 W Yorks under Lt Col H.M. Morrison M.C. came under operational command and had one Company on coast defence in the LAUGARNES Sub-Sector. This Battalion formed the Sector Reserve and also supplied the garrison of 45 men at VESTMANNAEYJAR, a group of islands off the South Coast, where they provided local defence and also gave early warning of any naval or aerial activity.

	Supporting the Brigade in the defence of REYKJAVIK and ~~HAFNAFJORDUR~~ were a Canadian Machine-Gun Battalion (the Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa) less one Company, together with two Coast Defence Batteries, one Battery of a Field Regiment and one Anti-Aircraft Battery. Also in the Sector, and co-opted in its defence, were two Companies of 14th Royal Fusiliers, a group of three Companies of the Pioneer Corps, and several Royal Engineer and Royal Army Service Corps Units. The full dispositions were summarised as follows:-		Supporting the Brigade in the defence of REYKJAVIK and [[Hafnafjordur]] were a Canadian Machine-Gun Battalion (the Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa) less one Company, together with two Coast Defence Batteries, one Battery of a Field Regiment and one Anti-Aircraft Battery. Also in the Sector, and co-opted in its defence, were two Companies of 14th Royal Fusiliers, a group of three Companies of the Pioneer Corps, and several Royal Engineer and Royal Army Service Corps Units. The full dispositions were summarised as follows:-

	1st Tyneside Scottish – less four Companies. SKIPTON CAMP, REYKJAVIK		1st Tyneside Scottish – less four Companies. SKIPTON CAMP, REYKJAVIK
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	One Company Tyneside Scottish (plus one Platoon). ICE FACTORY, SKULAGATA, REYKJAVIK.		One Company Tyneside Scottish (plus one Platoon). ICE FACTORY, SKULAGATA, REYKJAVIK.

	11th DLI (less four Companies and three Platoons HQ Company). CLOISTERS, ~~HAFNAFJORDUR~~.		11th DLI (less four Companies and three Platoons HQ Company). CLOISTERS, [[Hafnafjordur]].

	One Company 11th DLI (plus one Platoon). SLINGSBY HILL CAMP, ~~HAFNAFJORDUR~~.		One Company 11th DLI (plus one Platoon). SLINGSBY HILL CAMP, [[Hafnafjordur]].
	One Company 11th DLI (plus one Platoon). HVALEYRI RIDGE CAMP, ~~HAFNAFJORDUR~~.		One Company 11th DLI (plus one Platoon). HVALEYRI RIDGE CAMP, [[Hafnafjordur]].

	One Company 11th DLI (less one Platoon). GARDAR CAMP, GARDAR.		One Company 11th DLI (less one Platoon). GARDAR CAMP, GARDAR.

	One Company 11th DLI. GARDAR ROAD CAMP, ~~HAFNAFJORDUR~~.		One Company 11th DLI. GARDAR ROAD CAMP, [[Hafnafjordur]].

	One Company 11th DLI (less one Platoon). MILNSBRIDGE CAMP, ~~HAFNAFJORDUR~~.		One Company 11th DLI (less one Platoon). MILNSBRIDGE CAMP, [[Hafnafjordur]].

	One Platoon 11th DLI. QUARRY CAMP, ~~HAFNAFJORDUR~~.		One Platoon 11th DLI. QUARRY CAMP, [[Hafnafjordur]].

	Two Platoons HQ Company 11th DLI. AMOTHERBY CAMP, ~~HAFNAFJORDUR~~.		Two Platoons HQ Company 11th DLI. AMOTHERBY CAMP, [[Hafnafjordur]].

	10th DLI less three Companies plus one Section Carrier Platoon. PERCY CAMP, DERWENT CAMP and ZETLAND CAMP, [[Borganes]].		10th DLI less three Companies plus one Section Carrier Platoon. PERCY CAMP, DERWENT CAMP and ZETLAND CAMP, [[Borganes]].
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	During the next week, the Brigade Commander and his staff visited Unit positions. The allotment of 16 Vickers Machine Guns, due shortly to arrive on the island, to 1st TS and 11th DLI (subsequently reduced to a total of fourteen for the Sector) meant the siting of new positions to fit in with the existing fire plan. In this connection, the Brigade Commander had a conference with Lt Col G.H. Rogers E.D. Commanding the Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa (M.G.). The Battalion also put on a course of instruction in the Vickers Machine Gun which Officers and NCOs from the Brigade attended.		During the next week, the Brigade Commander and his staff visited Unit positions. The allotment of 16 Vickers Machine Guns, due shortly to arrive on the island, to 1st TS and 11th DLI (subsequently reduced to a total of fourteen for the Sector) meant the siting of new positions to fit in with the existing fire plan. In this connection, the Brigade Commander had a conference with Lt Col G.H. Rogers E.D. Commanding the Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa (M.G.). The Battalion also put on a course of instruction in the Vickers Machine Gun which Officers and NCOs from the Brigade attended.

	Brigade HQ was situated on the REYKJAVIK – ~~HAFNAFJORDUR~~ road near HOWITZER HILL on which there were several posts, machine-gun and infantry positions. It had an excellent view over REYKJAVIK and on a clear day the glacier of SNAEFELL could be seen, across the FAXAFLOI sea, some 85 miles away. An Observation Post in the course of construction on the hill was to be used by Brigade HQ.		Brigade HQ was situated on the REYKJAVIK – [[Hafnafjordur]] road near HOWITZER HILL on which there were several posts, machine-gun and infantry positions. It had an excellent view over REYKJAVIK and on a clear day the glacier of SNAEFELL could be seen, across the FAXAFLOI sea, some 85 miles away. An Observation Post in the course of construction on the hill was to be used by Brigade HQ.

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	An aircraft, identified as a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Focke-Wulf_Condor Focke-Wulf Condor] was sighted by the Coast Watching post at VESTMANNAEYAR at 09:45.		An aircraft, identified as a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Focke-Wulf_Condor Focke-Wulf Condor] was sighted by the Coast Watching post at VESTMANNAEYAR at 09:45.

	At 10:05 it was sighted over ~~HAFNAFJORDUR~~ at 12,000 feet and was fired on by Anti-Aircraft Artillery. It flew towards REYKJAVIK, circled and returned to ~~HAFNAFJORDUR~~ and then South East towards KALDADARNES. The aircraft was never within range of the Anti-Aircraft Light Machine Gun posts but the Anti-Aircraft Artillery fired 50 rounds without any apparent damage being done.		At 10:05 it was sighted over [[Hafnafjordur]] at 12,000 feet and was fired on by Anti-Aircraft Artillery. It flew towards REYKJAVIK, circled and returned to [[Hafnafjordur]] and then South East towards KALDADARNES. The aircraft was never within range of the Anti-Aircraft Light Machine Gun posts but the Anti-Aircraft Artillery fired 50 rounds without any apparent damage being done.
	It was the usual fine Sunday morning favoured for such visits, although this was the first time that an enemy aircraft of this size had been seen over Iceland.		It was the usual fine Sunday morning favoured for such visits, although this was the first time that an enemy aircraft of this size had been seen over Iceland.