-2-
160 Bombers dispatched; Berlin (118), remainder to Cologne, Mannheim
and Rotterdam. Mine laying
off Brest and Frisian Islands. 4 of our aircraft cache down in
the sea and 7 not yet reported to base.
12.
Libya.
During the 15th and 16th heavy bombing attacks carried out on
enemy aerodromes and communications.
Considerable damage inflicted on armoured vehicles.
13.
Greece.
Night of 15th/10th, Attacks carried out on enemy M.T. columns
Kozai - Ptolemais Road, bombs falling
amongst vehicles.
14. Number of Yugoslav millitary aircraft
landed in Greece. Several subsequently damaged in enemy
attacks.
15.
German Air Force.
Day 17th. Enemy activity slight. 2 ME 110s destroyed.
16.
Night of 17th-18th.
189 enemy aircraft
operated including 145 against Portsmouth. 1 enemy aircraft
known to have been destroyed.
17. Home Security. Night of 16th~17th London-
over 2000 fires started. Amongst public buildings
damaged, St. Pauls Cathedral, Houses of Parliament, Admiralty
Law Courts and National Gallery.
Damage to factories slight. Casualties so far reported 653 killed
and 2000 injured.