London. Apr. 22.
Announcing a German air attack on the south-west of England last night. an Air Ministry communique says the raid did not last long, but in one town, which was~ihe main target. a number of fires were started, some which were large.
The fire situation was under control before daylight and reports indicate that. although the raid was severe. neither the damage nor casualties were as serious as in previous attacks on this area.
Bombs were also dropped in one or two other districts. mainly in East Anglia. These caused little damage, but among the few casualties were 4 small number Killed.
Plymouth was stated to have been attacked by German bombers last right. according to the German news-
British night Aighters shot down one fourvengined bomber over an aerodrome in Northern France.
More Fire Than Watchers Fire-bombs snd explosives rained down on the south-west town which was raided last night, and there were. recording to one eye-witness, "an almost incredible number of fares."
The frst raid began at dark in the customary manner with thousands of
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