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9.
Erythrea.
January 25th, 5 Gauntlets dive-bombed enemy
motor transports near Barentu with considerable effect.
10.
Albania.
January 25th, medium bombers scored direct
hits on military targets near E1 Basan.
11.
Malta
Night of January 25th/26th an Italian seaplane
disabled cruising round alighted off the island; the crew of
4 taken prisoner.
12.
German Air Force.
January 26th. Enemy activity
slight, although shipping attacked in the Thames Estuary and
off Norfolk coast. Night of January 26th/27th. Only one enemy
aircraft came over.
13.
Aircraft Casualties
. In operations over and from
British Isles. Enemy: Destroyed, 3 aircraft. British: nil
14.
Home Security
. Night of January 25th/26th. Now
reported 2 parachute mines also some high explosive and incendiary
bombs dropped at a south Wales aerodrome. Damage slight and operations
not affected but 20 military personnel killed.