At Salzbergen, it is further claimed, 30 hits were seen on an oil refinery Which is an important source of supply for benzine, kerosene, gas and lubricating oils. Eight tons of high-explosive bombs were dropped on this target.
On Friday night, the main targets of British bombers were oil depots at Emden, Hamburg, Misburg, Salzbergen and Emmerich. Attacked also were several German aerodromes.
Large fires, it is stated, were started at Hamburg and Salzbergen, where the damage is considered to have been extensive. One British machine returning from these attacks was for-ied down into the sea.—Reuter. or the Chartered Bank of India, Australia & China.
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