"Bombers of the Royal Air Force raided bulk fuel installations at Zola in Britvea yesterday," states " communique issued by' the Royal Abr) Force hero this morning There were heavy burst on of the target, One direct hit fed ina big. column of dense Smoke, Store buildings were also Gamaged. An all depot at Accico and the aerodrome at Asmara in Evite were again attacked by R.A.F. bom= hers, and despite heavy anti-aircraft fire, the attack was pressed home. At the' aerodrome, one bomber dived to within 100 feet to attack aircraft on the ground. At Accico, several ox plosions occurred which could be Seen 30 miles away.
"AIL aircraft returned safely.
"Assab in Eritrea was attacked and direct hits were scored on ammunition dumps.
Two enemy fighters were shot" down, All aircraft returned safely.
"phe South African Air Force raid ed Yavello aerodrome, causing considerable damage to a large hangar and. buildings. In various districts, troop movements were harassed by patrolling British: aireraft."—Reuter.
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