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.