"A small formation of bombers attacked an oil refinery near Mas saw; direct hits were registered, setting petrol afire, the of which was seen 50 miles 7
Enemy fighters appeared but did not engage our bombers.
"The aerodrome and hangars at Asmara were attacked by another formation of bombers; one hanger was demolished and another severely damaged. A number of hits were made on some buildings. All our aircraft returned safely.
"A further raid was carried out on Gurrand; despite low clouds making accurate bombing difficult, direct hits were scored on aerodrome building causing several fires. During tw raids, the result of which is not yet known, enemy fighters engaged our bombers. One enemy it is believed to have been destroyed and one of our bombers was compelled to make a forced landing on enemy territory. On their return journey, the bombers sighted three enemy bombers attacking a place in British Somaliland. Our aircraft immediate! attacked and shot down an enemy machine in flames, while another was last seen with black smoke coming from its engine.
"South of Moyale, aircraft of the South African Air Force bombed troop concentrations with success Reuter.
The Japanese official then proposed that a warning to Mr. Keswick be sent in written form. The proposal was unanimously adopted by those present.
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