The Archive · 1940

British Public Pleased

London, Mar, 20, success of the British raids 'Syt Island, strongly protected German "Air bose, created an ex-Hent impression' in all British quarlers and on public opinion, Greater confidence Is now expressed in the RAF/s ability to. retaliate fairist any" German attacks The ship's owners reported that the vessel "was carrying rude oil, to Holland from the West Indies. The Phobos was the 25th Netherlands ship lost since the beginning of the Euro pean. war, aggregating 05598 tons—United: Press. small groups but waves—Havas.

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