-4- reconnaissance of September 29th revealed considerable mechanical transport movements south and south east of Sidi Barrani. Note: It is estimated that there are now in Libya 350 Italian light tanks and 70 to 90 medium tanks. On September 30th Blenheims damaged several Italian aircraft on the ground 85 miles east of Benghazi, and on their return were intercepted by 15 enemy fighters, three of which were shot down. One Blenheim missing. On the same day, Blenheims started large fires in Tobruk Harbour. |