A large number of enemy aircraft crossed the coast near Dover in two waves yesterday morning, states 2 communique issued by the Air Ministry and Ministry of Home Security. They were promptly met by strong formations of British fighters: and air battles ensued.
"Two small enemy formations succeeded in penetrating to the London area. Bombs were dropped and among other objectives, Buckingham Palace was again hit. The Queen's private apartments were damaged by a bomb, which did not explode.
"Elsewhere in the London area, houses were hit, some fires broke out and damage was done to gas and water mains.
"From preliminary reports it is cle: that the number of casualties is small.
At least 50 enemy aircraft were shot down in this raid."
Last night's attacks on the London a were signalled by a warning siren shortly after 8 o'clock and it was not until 5.35 a.m. today that the alleleer warning was given. Once again Londoners retired to the sound of a terrific anti-aircraft barrage, hich kept most of the raiders out-ide the central districts of London.
One of the oldest hospitals in London was among three which were damaged by bombs last night. A high explosive bomb went through the staircase and wrecked.a wing of this hospital but wards on either side were missed and patients who had been removed to basement shelta escaped injury. A medical officer was injured.
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