1. 
Naval
. Reference to paragraph1, yesterday's summary, 
      this armed merchant 
 
      Cruiser was afloat for seven hours before sinking, and a large 
      number of crew were saved.
 
      
 
 
It is now reported that vessel described as a depot ship sunk 
      at Bomba on August 23rd was a merchant vessel of 2,000 tons.
 
      
 
 
2. 
Royal Air Force
. Results of night bombing of August 
      27th/28th. "Gneisenau" was not 
 
      located, but large fires and explosions in Kiel dockyard resulted 
      from attacks by 6 heavy bombers; intensity of anti-aircraft and 
      search-lights hampered observation. A large explosion occurred 
      at a transformer station near Frankfurt, which apparently destroyed 
      the plant. Three aircraft attacked the airframe factory at Augsburg, 
      and the other alternative targets were bombed. Fires were caused 
      at fuel installations in Gironde Estuary and at Cherbourg and 
      mines were laid successfully elsewhere.
 
      
 
 
Italy
. Six aircraft sent to northern Italy returned 
      safely; One bombed Fiat works and caused extensive fires; another 
      attacked Marelli works, resulted unobserved. Remaining four were 
      obliged to return with their bombs.
 
      Norway/