The Archive · 1940

Attacks on Nazis

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"On July 30," the communique declared, "raids were continued from early morning to dusk Wednesday. Two further attacks were made on military objectives within the target area. Severe damage was done to troop concentrations and machine gun and anti-aircraft posts. All our aircraft returned safel; During a raid on Macaaca, direct hits were registered on two hangars.

"A single enemy bomber, escorted by a large formation of fighters, flew over Malta yesterday. Our fighters immediately engaged the enemy and the Bomber turned back. One enemy aircraft was shot down in the sí—United Press.

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