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1. 
Naval
 
      At 9.24 yesterday, the east-bound channel convoy, when off Folkestone, 
      came under long range artillery fire from the  neighbourhood 
      of Gris Hes. The bombardment continued until 12.15, the convoy 
      having reached zeal; 108 rounds were fired  apparently in 4-gun 
      salvos. 
 
      
 
 
An enemy battery of 4 guns and another of 3 guns were observed, 
      firing was short at first but later straddled the convoy. 2  
      shells landed in Dover harbor.
 
      
 
 
Although there were several near mieces, no damage was inflicted 
      on the convoy or escort.
 
      
 
 
Soon after mid-day an air attack was made on the same convoy, 
      but this was also ineffective and resulted in no damage to  shipping.
 
      
 
 
In the evening Dover was shelled, 14 hours by 2 enemy long 
      range guns firing singly from the neighborhood of Caleis. 23 
       rounds fell in the back of the town causing slight casualties 
      among which 1 army and 2 naval officers were killed.  Considerable 
      damage was done to property and gas maine.
 
      
 
 
2. 
Royal Air Force
 
      Heavy clouds and rains hampered bombing operations during the 
      night of August 21st/22nd but 30 aircrafts carried out their 
       tasks. 10 tons of 
 
      Bombs/  
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