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Middle East.
 
      
 
 
Egypt.
 Reference paragraph 7 of yesterday's summary. 
      Eighth Hussars lost two tanks in this action and enemy column 
      was halted near Egyptian border.
 
      
 
 
On August 6th one Sunderland attacked tanker escorted by destroyer 
      off Tobruk. Same day another Sunderland whilst shadowing these 
      ships was forced down with one of crew killed and four wounded. 
      Same evening a reconnaissance aircraft sighted Sunderland being 
      towed into Tobruk harbour by enemy destroyer.
 
      
 
 
Kenya
. On August 6th Wajir aerodrome attacked by two 
      enemy bombers one of which was damaged by our fighters before 
      escaping. One of our aircraft badly damaged.
 
      
 
 
Palestine.
 On August 6th Haifa bombed by ten enemy 
      aircraft; no details of damage yet available. Nine civilian casualties.