sent to attack. Hits obtained on hangars, enemy aircraft and
barrack blocks; enemy aircraft machine gunned, fires and explosions
reported. Three aircraft failed to return.
Air reconnaissance Keil yesterday showed "Gneisenau"
and"Scharnhorst" in floating docks, "Lutzow"
in dock, one Hipper class cruiser in dry dock one K class cruiser.
Approximately seven submarines. Considerable activity in Canal.
Last night 43 heavy bombers despatched against oil targets
and military objectives in Germany. Projected operations by other
bombers cancelled. All our aircraft returned.
Early this morning 14 Blenheims left to attack aerodromes
in enemy-occupied territory, also aircraft depots and factories
elsewhere.
8.
German air Force.
Yesterday morning enemy activity slight and chiefly restricted
to reconnaissance by single aircraft or small formations. Extensive
damage caused Boulton and Paul factory Norwich but not aircraft
factory; steel works also slightly damaged. Six killed, 54 injured.
Little doubt that this attack carried out by hostile Blenheim.
Last night activity slight. Bombs dropped on Officers' Mess,
Pembroke Park. One officer killed, six wounded; also in Scotland.
Leaflet giving translation of Hitler's speech dropped Southampton.
Mine-laying suspected Thames estuary and off the northeast and