yesterday evening, owing to a change in the direction of the wind, and was last reported burning furiously and out of control. Last night only about 30 enemy aircraft were operating and, for the most part, singly. No damage is yet reported. 4. Summary of Air Casualties. Enemy: destroyed 13, probable 2, damaged 2. British: 1 fighter (pilot safe), 2 bombers missing 5. Ethiopia. Several aerodromes were attacked by bombers of South African Air Force on August 19th. One Italian bomber was damaged, and hits are reported on other targets. On August 20th 3 heavy bombers registered hits on railway buildings and track at Kassala station. Gibraltar. On the night of August 20th to 21st 2 raids were carried out by single Italian aircraft against the harbour and upper rock. Damage was slight, and there were no casualties. The first aircraft was shot down by anti-aircraft fire. |