The Archive · 1941

Malta Suffers Heavy Night Raid

Malta, May 1, Malta had its heaviest night raid on Tuesday night, Further damage was done to civilian property. and eight. civilians "were killed and' 19 seriously injured, It is offclally stated that two German bombers and probably a aghter have been destroyed over Malta in the last 24 hours, 'One of the bombers, a Junkers 88, was frst hit by anti-aircraft fire and then finished off by fighters during Tuesday night's raid, The crew of four bailed out and' were taken prisoner,—Reuter,

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