The Archive · 1941

Flashes Seen From South East England

London, Mar, 24. ERLIN was raided again last night for the 38th time since the outbreak of war.

Official quarters here describe the raid as "substantial, but not particularly heavy. The R.AF. also made a short attack on the invasion ports during the night, including targets in the Calais area. The explosion of heavy bombs was heard from the south-east English coast, and the flashes could be seen despite the heavy mist over the French coast.

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