Eleven ministerial changes made in government, in addition
to appointment of Mr Churchill as head of committee of service.
Ministers, following resignation of Lord Chatfield, minister
of coordination of defence.
First British Royal Air Force (RAF) fighter in coastal defence
to be lost since the war began, a Spitfire was brought down
of Yorkshire coast after engaging a
Heinkel
He 111, which also fell into the sea.
German reconnaissance aircraft seen over the Shetlands.
Luftwaffe bombers attacked a convoy dropping 15 bombs without
doing damage. They were driven off by fire from escorting
warships.
The British Royal Air Force (RAF) brought down to more
Messerschmitt
Bf 109's over the Western front.
Lord Athlone appointed governor general of Canada in succession
to the late Lord Tweedsmuir.
General Sir Hugh Elles appointed ARP controller for all of
Britain.
T3
Torpedo boat
Commissioned 3 April 1940
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