The force answers German challenges with a code captured from a trawler during Operation Archery and presents HMS Campbeltown as a plausible German-controlled vessel. MGB 314 reinforces the story by responding that friendly shore batteries are firing on the ship. German colors, a recognition flare, and the destroyer's altered silhouette delay correct identification until the raiders are about a mile from the Normandie Dock. Only then does Commander Stephen Beattie lower the German flag, raise the White Ensign for combat, and press the attack on the guard ship and dock gate.
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Operation Chariot deceives its way to the dock gate
Captured signals, German colors, recognition flares, and Campbeltown's altered silhouette delay identification until the raiders are a mile from the Normandie Dock.