Telegram from London dated February 8th
 
      
 
 
1. Naval. A.M.C. Letitia ran aground Halifax, Nova Scotia, 
      a.m. February 7th. Although holded it is hoped to tow her off.
 
      
 
 
2. Enemy aircraft bombed and sank a fleet auxiliary with government 
      stores off Firth of Tay a.m. February 7th.
 
      
 
 
3. Bulgaria. Considerable quantities of war material for German 
      air force are being sent to Bulgaria. Reported that about 40 
      trains are being sent during first fortnight in February carrying 
      fuel if necesssry and bombs. In addition to Sofia and Plovdiv 
      areas some are destined for extreme south west close to Greek 
      frontier.
 
      
 
 
4. Strong force of bombers attacked Boulogne and Dunkirk night 
      of February 7th/8th. Both ports were well plastered.
 
      
 
 
5. On February 6th reconnaissance of Tunis and sea routes 
      from Italy to Tripoli showed no movements of enemy shipping.
 
      
 
 
6. An examination of Mogadishu on February 7th/8th revealed 
      the complete absence of shipping. No opposition, one fighter 
      aircraft seen.
 
      
 
 
7. Lowestoft bombed by one aircraft p.m. February 7th ten 
      workmen killed only one naval rating wounded. Aircraft was hit 
      and probably fell in the sea.
 
      
 
 
8. Royal Air Force. February 7th. Only routine patrols and 
      reconnaissanceses carried out owing to bad weather.
 
      
 
 
9. Night of February 7th/8th, successful attack made on Boulogne 
      by 37 Wellingtons; 27 other naircraft were sent to bomb Dunkirk, 
      all returned safely.
 
      
 
 
10. Libya. February 5th Hurricanes damaged eight bombers