It was reported that the submarine HMS Sealion had returned
to her base after voyage in which she sank an Kriegsmarine
supply ship, chased a U-boat, and was rammed while attacking
a convoy.
The British Royal Air Force (RAF) attacked big armament works
and other targets in Berlin area. Luftwaffe aerodromes in
Holland, Belgium and Northern France also raided.
Coastal Command flying-boat attacked Luftwaffe flying-boats
in Tromso area of Norway, sinking two and damaging others.
Fifty-five Luftwaffe planes brought down during mass attacks
on Britain, 43 being destroyed in fierce battle off Portland.
Thirteen British Royal Air Force (RAF) machines missing, but
pilots of four safe.
Two bombs dropped on Scilly Isles. London again raided during
night. St Giles, Cripplegate, and other buildings in City
area damaged.
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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.
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