Telegram from London dated January 14th,
 
      
 
 
1. 
Naval.
 "Asturias" intercepted French "Mendoza" 
      8,199 tons, who sailed from Montevideo January 12th p.m. near 
      Lobos Island. "Mendoza" evaded boarding by anchoring 
      in territorial waters "Asturias" lay off outside but 
      in sight.
 
      
 
 
2. On January lOth dive-bombing attacks on "Illustrious" 
      and other units were carried out with great determination and 
      skill suggesting German crews. During the first attack 2 enemy 
      aircraft shot down by gunfire while one Fulmar one Swordfish 
      were shot down, crews saved. During the second attack Fulmars 
      claimed destroyed 6 or 7 enemy aircraft.
 
      
 
 
"Warspite" slightly damaged by near miss. A shadowing 
      aircraft was also shot down by Fulmars.
 
      
 
 
3. The convoy which was passed through the Mediterranean arrived 
      at destination on January 12th.
 
      
 
 
4. Submarine "Pandora" sank 2 Italian supply ships 
      off Sardinia on January 9th a.m.
 
      
 
 
5. 
Royal Air Force.
 Night of January 13th/14th.31 bombers 
      were sent out, 14 against shipping in the channel ports, and 
      12 mine-laying. Preliminary reports record a very successful 
      attack at Lorient.
 
      
 
 
6. 
Sicily.
 On January 12th 10 Wellingtons attacked 
      Catania aerodrome. Several fires were started amongst Buildings 
      and aircraft and some 9 of which were seen to have been destroyed. 
      One aircraft is missing and one landed in the sea but the crew 
      saved.
 
      
 
 
7. 
German Air Force.
 Night of January 13th/14th.Estimated 
      that 50 enemy aircraft operating of which 30 were mine-laying. 
      Remainder attacked Plymouth.