Operation Jubilee was the Allied code name for the raid at Dieppe on the French coast on August 19, 1942.
In addition a detachment of the 1st U.S. Ranger Battalion was assigned as observers to various units The naval forces were under the command of Captain John Hughes-Hallett RN.
Eight Hunt-class destroyers: Supporting elements came from Royal Navy Coastal Forces The Allied air forces were under the command of Air Vice Marshal Trafford Leigh-Mallory.
The Deputy Senior Air Staff Officer in the group, Group Captain Harry Broadhurst flew "air observation" at Dieppe.
[3] The RAF Air Sea Rescue Service also operated some aircraft.