Telegram received from London dated October 26th, 1940 1. Naval. Four more Town class destroyers ex-United States arrived Belfast a.m. October 26th. Two of His Majesty's trawlers have been sunk, one by mine, the other by a near miss bomb along the side of the jetty at Montrose both on October 25th. One casualty in each case. H.M.S. Aphis working in conjunction with Royal Air Force successfully bombarded an enemy concentration Fifteen miles east Sidi Barrani early on October 25th. Motor transports were destroyed and at a large fuel dump a Fire was started. Two trawlers were sunk by mines off the entrance of the Humber a.m. on October 25th. 2. Royal Air Force. During night of October 25th/0ctober 26th 92 aircraft successfully attacked following targets: three oil plants, ship yards and docks at Hamburg, Bremen, Krupp Works at Kiel (32 heavy bombers) power station Hamburg, gun emplacements opposite Dover, aerodromes in Holland, Belgium, Northern France. Five medium bombers were also given minelaying task. One heavy bomber has not returned. 3. German Air Force. Night of October 24th/25th. London area: casualties reported are one killed, 31 wounded. Water situation of London has considerably improved and services From all important installations are practically restored to normal. Outside/ |