The British Royal Air Force (RAF) delivered big attack on
German bases, particularly Calais and gun positions near Cap
Gris Nez. Military targets in Berlin bombed for four hours,
including power stations, railways and factories.
Other forces attacked oil refineries, munition factories,
goods yards and railways in Germany, docks at Cuxhaven and
Amsteredam, many enemy aerodromes and Channel ports.
Coastal Command and Fleet Air Arm attacked docks, shipping
and petrol stores at Rotterdam, Ostend and elsewhere.
The British Royal Air Force (RAF) attacked Libyan bases, main
damage being done at Marawa.
Six large Luftwaffe daytime attacks launched against Southeast
England and Bristol area, All were broken up after crossing
coast, but one formation reached London: Bombs fell in western
suburbs. Attacks made on several places in Southeast, notably
Bexhill and Hastings. In night, incendiaries fell in Central
London. Suburbs in North West, North and Northeast were bombed.
Fires caused on Merseyside. Luftwaffe lost 49 aircraft. Britain
lost 22 fighters, but 12 pilots safe.
Two artillery duels with long-range guns took place across
Straits of Dover.
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