"At least three big oil tanks were set on fire when Coastal Command aircraft raided Ghent last night," says a bulletin issued by. the Air Ministry. "Flames food lighted the countryside for British aircraft Aying at 10,000 feet, "Other Coastal Command aircraft again raided other military objectives in Holland, "The pilots and crews on their return stated that the display of searchlights, pom-pom fire and high-explosives' put the Crystal Palace fireworks to shame, One pilot said: Tt seemed as if all the antiaircraft guns in Europe were letting Activity Over Dunkirk "Fighters of the Royal Air Force maintained their offensive patrols throughout Monday, and early yes~ terday morning, in the Dunkirk area, Little enemy alr activity was observed. Large forces of our heavy) bombers were in operation throughout the night, Attacks were made] on troops advancing towards Dunkirk from the south, and on enemy batteries shelling the port, "Throughout Monday," Coastal Command aircraft were engaged on patrol and reconnaissance duties, in Support of combined operations off the French coast, One of these air. craft failed to return,. During last} night, aircraft of this Command made further attacks on enemy patrol stores in Belgium and Holland, All} aircraft returned,
France, continued 10 harass enemy "Ofedium operating from communications in south Belgium, Two enemy fighters were destroyed] in this district by our fighters, two of which are missing," the communique concludes—Reuter, "London, June 5, In a telegram to M. Albert Lebrun, the President of the French Republic, the King said: "Our armies of the north, fighting side by side have, with the help of the fearless and unfiinch~ ing efforts of the Allied Navies and Air Forces, come through an ordeal that has proved their courage, discipline and fighting power.
"the gallantry of this comradeship in arms has shown the enemy the measure of Allied bravery and resolution which will meet him in bat tes that are to come."
"The King expressed the "profound gratitude and admiration with which Tand my peoples have followed the great part' played in these historic events by French armed forces,
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