25th. 20 Tomohawks intercepted about 6O enemy bombers and fighters after they had attacked our ground forces near SIDI REOEGH. 20 were destroyed, 3 probably destroyed and 8 damaged. 2 of our fighters are missing. 2 other enemy aircraft were shot down during the day and 4 damaged on the ground. 5 BLenheims from MALTA successfully attacked a convey of petrol lorries and mechanical transports near HOMS Libya. (4) G. A. F. 26th and 26th/27th. Only slight enemy activity. 1 J.U. 88 was brought down by A/A fire and another probably destroyed by fighters. 1 Spitfire night fighter is missing. (5) Aircraft casualties in operations over and from British Isles: German: 1 destroyed 1 probable British: 1 fighter and 3 bombers Total 4. |