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OPTEL No. 15
 
      
 
 
LIBYA.
 R.A.F., R.A.A.F., S.A.A.F. and a squadron of 
      Free French Blenheims all gave intensive and effective support 
      to our attack in Western desert. Every form of military objective 
      was attacked by night bomber and/or by fighters and light bombers 
      by day. Armoured units mechanical transport tanks lorries and 
      aircraft in air and on ground were especially selected for destruction. 
      Our fighters constantly patrolled battle area by day and also 
      by night, and on at least one occasion caused a German night 
      bombing formation (?heavily) escorted to Jettison its bombs. 
      The enemy armoured raiding column provided a good opportunity 
      for air and ground co-operation: this force was shadowed and 
      harassed by our aircraft before being brought to battle by our 
      armoured troops. Aircraft from MALTA shared in many of these 
      operations.
 
      For (?Axis) air activities and situation see my OPTEL No. 6.
 
      
 
 
(IV) 
EXACTS 
- from photographic and intelligence reports 
      on results R.A.F. air attacks - on enemy territory in Europe.
 
      
 
 
NURNBERG. 
The Aluminium Works received several direct 
      hits causing a stoppage of work.
 
      
 
 
DONGES
. About 600 tons diesel oil were lost in our 
      raid of 28-29 September.
 
      
LILIE 
Area. A further report tells of recurring spread 
      of disorganization of industry caused by our attacks on the electric 
      power supply.