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      been extinguished by evening. In the early afternoon about 80 
      enemy aircraft made attack in the Portsmouth area and a similar 
      number approached the Thames Estuary. 12 ME 109's attacked Manston 
      aerodrome and destroyed 2 of our fighters. Towards 5.30 p.m. 
      another raid of about 320 strong was reported in the Thames Estuary 
      and Harwich areas, Summary of damage caused.
 
      
 
 
Kenley Aerodrome, major damage reported and many casualties.
 
      
 
 
Croydon, serious fires at airport were quickly under control; 
      12 casualties reported. Only 2 casualties reported and minor 
      damage South London suburbs.
 
      
 
 
Sevenoaks, fire at gasometer in the gas works soon extinguished.
 
      
 
 
Thorney Island aerodrome, damage to hangars and 3 aircraft 
      destroyed.
 
      
 
 
Ford aerodrome, large oil and petrol fires caused.
 
      
 
 
Gosport aerodrome, damage to stores work (? ........) was 
      also caused to one R.A.W wireless station.
 
      
 
 
Last night enemy activity was widespread but again chiefly 
      by single aircraft. Casualties are believed to be slight and 
      no major incident is reported.
 
      
 
 
5. Summary air casualties:
 
      by our fighters.
 
      Enemy bombers destroyed 65,probable 13; damaged 24;
 
      Enemy fighters 59, 12, 21 respectively;
 
      Enemy unidentified 3, destroyed:
 
      by our anti-aircraft: enemy unidentified 13 destroyed:
 
      Total 140,25,45 respectively.
 
      British casualties: shot down 22 (12 pilots safe), 1 reconnaissance 
      machine missing.