2. (Telegram from London Mar. 16/41.) were operating over wide areas although London was the chief objective. Country was clear shortly after midnight. Owing to deteriorating weather conditions action by our night fighters was almost impossible. 10. Aircraft casualties in operations over and from the British Isles. German: destroyed one, probable one, damaged one. British: one bomber missing. 11. Home Security. Night of March 15th/16th. Several bombs were dropped in London and Home Counties but no important damage reported although casualties, considering the scale of the attack appear rather high: preliminary estimate 70 killed and 200 wounded. Some fires were started in the dock area, at a paint factory and a gas works but were soon put out. 12. Clyde Bank. Situation reported completely in hand although damage especially to dwelling houses is extensive. An orderly voluntary evacuation from the area of about 205,000 has taken place. Morale is excellent. Casualties night of March 14th/15th reported 120 killed and 394 wounded. |