From Feldluftgau XXVIII, Operations Officer to all Airfield Region Commands, for immediate attention, stamped 0001[GMT]/15/8:-

Enemy landing fleet has left Corsica. Objective, either Ligurian coast or South France, not yet recognizable. Possibility of paratroop and air landing operation in line of communications area. Subordinated units will maintain highest degree of alertness and defence readiness. You are reminded that airborne landings must be reported without delay as soon as established.

Communication signed C in C West IA, No. 6908/44, dated 15/8:

… OKW has issued the following order:

The order to Army Group G, to defend the French Mediterranean Coast with all available means against enemy landings, remains valid. Not the smallest doubt may be entertained as to the complete responsibility of the command of Army Group G and AOK 19 for the execution of this task.

From Luftflotte 3 Operations Officer, dated morning 15/8:-

One Gruppe of KG 26 is to be modified immediately for bombs and is to operate accordingly.

At 1230 hours [GMT], signed Operations Officer, Fying:-

To be forwarded at once to KG 26.

… I. and II/KG 26 remain as long as at all possible at bases in South France. Should transfer be absolutely necessary: a/f’s Bourges and Avord will be made available, until Lyons and Traveaux are repaired. Advanced taking off and refuelling as far as possible on a/f’s South France.