Heavy explosions and distant gun-fre in the direction of Calais and Boulogne were heard by people in towns on the Kentish coast last night. It was believed the Royal Air Force was making a surprise attack on gu and shipping in the vicinity of the: ports.
The second warning in the London area yesterday afternoon was due to the presence of high-flying raiders over south-east England. Bombs were dropped on one south-east town and its surrounding district.
It is now known that a further eight German planes shot down by anti-aircraft fire on Monday, making a total of 50 machines destroyed ever Britain.
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