"This afternoon heavy bombers. fan operation off the Frisian Islands, attacked the seaplane base at Borkum, Bombs. were seen to burst among hangars and other buildings. Strong Aghter opposition was encountered and one British bomber was shot of fighters. erossed the Channel early RAP. bombers, guarded by seorgs Tost evening to continue their daily offensive over northern France.
As they passed over a. Kent coast town. some in the direction of Dunkirk, watchers lost count of the numer of fighters roaring overhead, Soon after. the Teading formation i passed out of sight, buildings on this side began to tremble with the crash fof bombs across the Channel.
Very few enemy aircraft were on-countered during the raids. An Air Ministry communique states that many squadrons took part in the Sweep and there were no casualties either side,—Reuter,
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