We are inching closer to Cape Ortegal, Spain, and run into a rain squall. We are making good progress until we suddenly find ourselves in the midst of an allied task force
supported by air cover! The aircraft, I know not how many, seemed to be attacking us in waves. One can hardly see 100 meters in these conditions, yet somehow there was a furious exchange of fire. The U-boat was again riddled with bullets, and we were at least able to hit a few aircraft because I saw smoke from one that passed over us. I do not know if we brought him down, but I'm not in a position to care about that right now. My focus is getting my U-boat and most importantly my men.....my brethren....to Penang. What a black day - literally. Men, including myself, were wounded. I took shrapnel in the side, but the medics say we will be all right. It's time to submerge and see how far our batteries can take us....
