16 August 1944
The U-129 leaves Panang for the East Coast of Africa. She is a IXC boat commissioned in 1942 but has the latest in radar, hydrophones, radar detection and Bold devices. I have loaded a full complement of Type III torpedos, with 2 Type IV homing torpedos (in tubes 4 & 5). I have just recently obtained the twin 37mm Flak gun, which has superior range and stopping power to keep the jabos away (I hope).
I have the honor to command a crew of experianced, decorated men who all have 7 missions beneath their belts.
Let's see how we fare.
DavidI