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large explosion was caused and extensive Fires broke out. 
      Oil targets were attacked in Germany, and especially satisfactory 
      results were obtained at Gironde Estuary. Thirteen aircraft bombed 
      target, which is thought to be completely destroyed. Flames rose 
      to 2,000 feet. Attacks on railway communications and on Ems Canal 
      are thought to have been successful.
 
      
 
 
Yesterday 2 Blenheims successfully bombed the aerodromes at 
      0stend and Amsterdam, but last night all operations were cancelled 
      owing to bad weather.
 
      
 
 
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German Air Force
. The fire at Yorkshire aerodrome 
      was less serious than originally thought, and was soon under 
      control. But at Pembroke dock, where 9 oil tanks out of 15 were 
      involved, the fire had not been extinguished this morning, but 
      is reported as under control.
 
      
 
 
Yesterday enemy bombing activity was slight, bombs were dropped 
      in South Wales, where casualties were not numerous and in Essex, 
      comparatively no damage or casualties have been reported. In 
      the afternoon, about 190 aircraft crossed near Dover, and later 
      an attack developed, by fighters only, on Manston aerodrome. 
      The raid was intercepted by our fighters and 5 enemy aircraft 
      were shot down. There was no damage to material or personnel 
      at the aerodrome. One train was attacked at Newton Abbot and 
      9 persons were killed and 47 wounded. The line was blocked but 
      isnow clear.