More purposeful attacks towards London were launched towards teatime, the first one by a formation of 120 planes, a second by a formation of between 200 and 300. In no case did more than a few get through to London. Finally a blow was struck towards Portland and Bristol.
During an evening attack on the south-east two Messerschmitt fighters met unusual ends. One was shot down by a comrade, the other crashed in Windsor Park after the pilot failed to recover from a dive.
The bitterest fighting took place during a mid-day attack on the southeast. Spitfires met 20 Dornier 215's surrounded by 50 to 60 Messerschmitt fighters. One squadron went straight through the fighters to the bombers and attacked the leading group, while another unit of Spitfires tackled the fighters and shot down six for certain.
In the early afternoon attack towards the west country, Spitfires chased away a number of Junkers 88's before they crossed the coast, shot four into the sea.
A Polish squadron which took part in the fighting has destroyed over 100 enemy aircraft since joining the RAF,
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