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 |