The Archive · 1940

Widespread Damage Done by R.A.F

London, Aug. l. LR Air Ministry communique states Air Force bombers carried out light attacks throughout Tuesday military objectives in Northern RE and Holland. ido, aerodromes at Duisburg, Antwerp L No aircraft was lost tions. the month of July, at least 240 German aircraft were shot down by the Air Force and by ground defences. This must have involved il loss to the enemy of at least 600 and men killed, or taken Many more enemy aircraft

air, or on the ut the ye put out of action red

confirmed as having been Nasi Fighter Shot Down London, Aug. 1. During Tuesday's raids, lightning tacks were made on coastal objec: of our aircraft was engaged by a number of Messerschmitt 109 fighters. CE e of the enemy's machines, caught a burst of fire from the British gunner, was sent diving to the with smoke streaming from its The bomber, although hit in Nazi Radio Silenced the Mediterranean Monday afternoon n flames, An-probably annóunce-

London, Aug. 1.

The Bremen and Hamburg radio stations were off the air early this morning, indicating the presence of British bombers over those areas.—

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