Last night, enemy activity was widespread, but chiefly carried out by single aircraft. Mine laying is suspected in several areas. Following particulars of damage by areas: Derby, L.M. and S. main line, up and down damaged. Bridlington, General Post Office completely destroyed. Aerodrome in Yorkshire serious fire. Pembroke dock was again bombed but no particulars of damage yet received. 5. Summary of Air Casualties. Enemy : by fighters destroyed 1 fighter, 4 bombers (5 total), probable 1 bomber destroyed and 1 bomber damaged. Our own: 3 fighters (2 pilots safe). 4 bombers not returned. 6. Ethiopia. On August 18th 4 Wellingtons bombed hangara at Addis Ababa and started a petrol fire. On the same day, bombers and fighters assisted the evacuation of Somaliland. One of our bombers was shot down but crew are safe. 7. Assessment of effect of our bombing attacks in enemy territory reported last week. Confirmed that as result of our bombing of Canal viaduct across the Ems, all barge traffic ceased for at least 12 days. The highly successful results of attack |