London, Jan, 22. wa engaged in reconnaissance over the North Sea yesterday aircraft of the Coastal Command sighted four, German patrol vessels, which opened heavy anti-aircraft gunfire. The aircraft, according to an Air Ministry announcement, retaliated by dropping bombs, some of which were seen to fall within a few yards of the German vessels. No damage or casualties are claimed to have been suffered by the British aircraft, All leave for German troops at the front has been restricted, according to the official German wireless.
The announcer states that the restriction is due to transport difficulties owing to the bitter cold. Leave for home garrisons has also been restricted, 3 5 2 bins 1 1 st dol OF e lifeboats. 3 the ships going to the aid 3
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