The British Royal Air Force (RAF) continued attacks by both
day and night on invasion bases in Channel ports.
Aircraft of Coastal Command bombed convoy of twelve merchant
ships near Boulogne. Large supply ship south of Borkum and
two smaller ships near Dutch island of Ameland were successfully
attacked.
The British Royal Air Force (RAF) bombed aerodrome and troop
positions at Sidi Barrani and made reconnaissance flights
over enemy territory in Western Desert.
South African Air Force (SAAF) attacked Birkas. Enemy made
ineffectual raid on Alexandria. Haifa was raided, resulting
in damage and casualties.
During day Luftwaffe activities were limited to isolated operations
in Southeast England by aircraft flying singly or in small
numbers. Industrial building hit in London, causing casualties.
Bombs fell in Surrey, Sussex and Essex, but little damage
and few casualties were reported. In evening 60 to 70 Luftwaffe
aircraft flew from Thames Estuary towards London, but were
driven off after numerous combats with our fighters.
During night incendiary bombs fell on North West and South
West districts of London. causing many small fires. Another
hospital in Central area hit. Church in Southeast London destroyed.
Town in North West England attacked, causing damage to houses.
Damage and casualties resulted from bombs in 20 towns and
villages in Southeast outside London area. Luftwaffe lost
two aircraft, Britain none.
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September
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The Second Great War.
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2194 Days Of War.
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