3. German Air Force. Night of September 29th-30th.
Fewer fires caused than usual in London. Bad temporary damage
to railways and public utilities. Unexploded bomb fell in ST.
PAUL'S Churchyard but has been disposed of without damage to
the Cathedral. Damage caused to house and property and approximately
25 killed and 100 injured.
Two formations each of about 50 aircraft crossed the south
coast during the morning of September 30th, but did not reach
London. Third raid was over DORSET and the fourth raid comprising
180 aircraft crossed the coast near Dover during the afternoon.
Nine aircraft reached the inner artillery zone. The fifth raid
of 150 aircraft reached WEYBRIDGE and READING and at the same
time another 150 aircraft approached PORTLAND. All the above
raids intercepted by our fighter squadrons. Some bombs dropped
in OUTSKIRTS of London, home counties and DORSET, No damage to
War industry reported.
During the night of September 30th-October 1st, about 275 enemy
aircraft operated over this country of which 175 penetrated to
central London. Raider operated over London, the Midlands, MERSEYSIDE
and the southern part of England. No serious fires caused in
London area and damage to industrial premises and communications
was not serious.
4. Summary of Air Casualties.
Destroyed, probable, damaged.
Enemy
By our Fighters.
Bombers:14,0,0
Fighters:31,0,0
By anti-aircraft fire:1
Night of September 29th-30th.0,1,0
Bombers: 8,0,15
By our Fighters: 24,0,14