-3- tons of Axis shipping. The German Air Force kept up a large scale effort although the activity of his dive bombers noticeably decreased, probably owing partly to losses and partly to supply difficulties. JU 88's concentrated mainly on front-line target so attacks on back area and communications were rare. German single engined fighters were employed to the utmost. Many ME 109's were shot down but, generally speaking, the German single engined fighters had been handled well. FAR EAST. During the period 7 to 17th a total of seventeen enemy aircraft are known to have been destroyed in MALAYA, of which 13 are claimed by A.A. guns. RUSSIA. On the whole of the Central Sector, the German Air Force supply situation appears adequate for the present requirements of the reduced Air Forces in this area. In the South, Russian pressure appears to be heaviest in the DONETS BASIN but German Air Force commitments in support of operations in the CRIMEA and TAGANROG localities probably prevent them furnishing a sufficient Air Force to cover operations further North. It is thought that for some time the supply situation in the whole area East of the DNIEPER BEND has been acute and probably accounts for the failure hitherto to maintain an intensive scale of activity. (IV) BOULOGNE. On 12th/13th October, 3 barges loaded with fuel oil and 5 motor torpedo boats were sunk in the harbour. Some submarine shelters were damaged. 24 bombers sent. 36 tons dropped. (V) HOME SECURITY Estimated civilian casualties for week ending 0600/17. None killed, four seriously wounded. |