London, Apr. 11.
Six German bombers were shot down yesterday evening over jthe North Sea, Scotland and Scapa Flow and three' others were destroyed, the Admiralty and Air Ministry announced in a joint communique last night, The communique stated that the first engagement occurred when German bombers attacked an Allied convoy near Moray Firth, Two German planes were shot down and fell into Moray Firth, the announcement reported. A third was believed destroyed, it was said.
Later in the evening, the communique continued, German bombers attacked Scapa Flow in a series of waves. Anti-aircraft batteries shot down three German bombers and British fighters brought down two it was said, In addition, two German bombers were believed. to have been so seriously damaged that they were unable to reach their bases, Sirens were sounded at the extreme north of Scotland at 8.51 p.m, and the all clear signal was sounded at 1030.—United Press.
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