6. R.A.F. Night of 21st/22nd.
51 aircraft were sent to attack industrial targets at Wilhelmshaven
and Dusseldorf, aerodromes in Northern France and docks at Boulogne.
42 more were engaged in mine laying; and 11 coastal command aircraft
attacked a cruiser at Brest where preliminary reports indicate
that some bombs hit the dock. From all operations three aircraft
are missing.
7. GERMAN AIR FORCE.
On 21st about 75 enemy aircraft carried out patrols and reconnaissance
and further 10 crossed our coast.
8. Night of 21st/22nd. Swansea was attacked for the third
night in succession, by approximately 90 aircraft.
9. LIBYA. On 20th February Benghazi was attacked by a number
of unidentified aircraft one of which was destroyed by anti-
aircraft fire.
10. Aircraft casualties in operations over and from British
Isles. Enemy: Nil, British: 3 bombers missing.
11. HOME SECURITY. Swansea. Night of 21st/22nd.
Most bombs fell in center of the city and no reports of damage
to docks or industrial areas have been received. There were many
fires.