unserviceable twenty two casualties. At another aerodrome two hangars hit Four aircraft damaged. Bridlington area some ammunition ignited and some army cars destroyed. Six casualties. Dover and Southempton eleven balloons shot down. Civil. Croydon airport buildings seriously damaged small factory engaged on air work seriously damaged. Sunderland some houses demolished no industrial damage four killed eight wounded. Seaham district some houses demolished eight killed twenty injured. Folkes-stone some damage to private property twelve wounded. Rochester Short's aircraft Factory hit by heavy bombs work temporarily entirely stopped morale among workers reported excellent. Hastings some damage in residential district one killed two wounded. Portland some damage Borstal institution six casualties Croydon area some industrial and commercial damage 53 casualties Wandsworth large rubber store set on Fire. In all cases enemy raiders were intercepted by our Fighters and heavy casualties caused to enemy aircraft. Air losses, August 15th. |