The British Royal Air Force (RAF) aircraft of bomber command,
actively engaged in reconnaissance over the North sea attacked
enemy patrol with bombs.
German
Junkers
88 was engaged by British Blenheim's and damaged, its
wreckage being later observed by a warship.
One British aircraft missing.
Paris reported heavy artillery fire in the region west of
the Saar, and considerable air activity on both sides.
It was reported that question of tightening blockade against
Germany is under continuous consideration by British and French
governments.
Statement was read in the Riksdag recording all diplomatic
steps taken by the Swedish government in connection with Russian-Finnish
conflict.
It was announced that Home Secretary has appointed 12 regional
advisory committees to reconsider cases of certain classes
of aliens in Britain.
M Frossard, French Minister of information, arrived in London
for consultations with Sir John Reith.
General Smuts war measures bill passed by South African house
of assembly by 75 votes to 55.
4.
Räumbootsflottille
Was formed on 1 April 1940
Hagen
Küster
Takes command of the
4.
Räumbootsflottille on 1 April 1940 to July 1940
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The Second Great War.
Edited by Sir John Hamilton
The War Illustrated.
Edited by Sir John Hamilton
2194 Days Of War.
ISBN-10: 086136614X
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