Iles war diary, 1914-1919 / G. H. Iles - Page 192
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of warships manoeuvring about the ocean, it made one think it impossible for any fleet of enemy vessels to stand up against them, leave alone fighting
Nov 3rd at 2 am. the fleet arrived at their various bases to anchor, all cruisers practically returning to Rosyth Firth of Forth, after which coaling evolutions commenced, - nothing apparently went wrong whilst doing the various tactics at sea only that far away in the clouds a Zeppelin was observed apparently reporting on our doings at sea, - but as soon as our aircraft spotted her they gave chase and very speedily she returned to a place of safety whilst our machines returned in due course.
Nov 5th at 9 am. the Flag of Rear Admiral Goodenough was hoisted commanding 2nd Light Cruiser Squadron, owing to his ship the Birmingham
Southampton having gone to refit
Nov 9th at 8 am. we proceeded down to the river mouth in company with Dublin to carry out