Of fighters took place over Southeast England on October 15th and some aircraft penetrated to London, causing damage to two railway stations. Two hundred and fifty enemy aircraft attacked this country on the night of October 15th-16th, 200 on London. Birmingham was the principal provincial target, though light attacks were also made on the Bristol area, Glasgow, and some places in Somerset, Norfolk and the home counties. A feature of the attacks on London was the large number of parachute mines dropped, many of which have not yet exploded. Two enemy bombers shot down by our fighters in the course of these raids. Preliminary reports indicate damage to London docks, railway stations and public utilities. Several shelters damaged but assessment of casualties not yet available. Amongst buildings damaged was the B.B.C. at Langham Place. 4. Summary of Air Casualties Enemy: Destroyed, Probable, Damaged. Bombers: 3,-,1 (2 by fighters) Fighters: 16,5,9 Totals: 19,5,10 British: Fighters 15 (9 pilots safe) 5./ |