Imperial Troops Throw Back Attack on Tobruk London, May 9, Benghazi was subjected to naval and aerial bombardment by the British on Wednesday night, states an Italian communique, adding that there were victims and slight damage was caused, The communique described an aerial attack on a British convoy, and claimed hits on a cruiser and destroyers and ships in the convoy. Sixteen aircraft are claimed to have been brought down, 13 by Italians and three by Germans, with five Italian missing.—Reuter,
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