Leadon, June 11.
Hostile aircraft approached Haifa during last night and were engaged by anti-aircraft defences, according to reports reaching here tod:
The enemy attack lasted some considerable time. Bombs were dropped, causing slight damage to civilian property. There were a few casualties but none of a serious nature.
One hostile aircraft was shot down by anti-aircraft fire and others were damaged.
Before the last enemy raider had returned from Haifa to the German-controlled base at Aleppo, British aircraft were over the aerodrome bombing aircraft on the ground and flarepaths along which the raiders were landing.
Much damage was caused and a spreading fire was observed by planes returning from the raid—Reuter.
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