-2- 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. |