January 10th 1 1/4 tons of bombs were dropped on Tobruk, one ton on Benghazi harbour and seven tons on two Italian aerodromes. 7. GERMAN AIR FORCE. January 12th.Only a few ocoastal patrols were reported; 1 enemy aircraft was damaged by our fighters off Libya and another was probably destroyed over Shetlands. 8. Night of 12th/13th. A short and concentrated attack was made on London docks area and Thames Estusary by about 120 aircraft. 9. HOME SECURITY. Attack on London was principally incendiary. Fires were caused in 2 docks and at 3 war industrial factories but all were quickly brought under control and no serious damage has been reported. |