Cairo, Jan, 35.
The Royal Air Force on Sunday night heavily raided the aerodrome at Catania, Sicily, hitting two hangars fand burning one to the ground, the RAF. communique said yesterday.
Another hangar on the cast side of the aerodrome was hit and set. on. re, while heavy explosions and numerous other fires were caused, the communique said A petrol dump went up" in flames and at least nine planes were des troyed, the RAY. reported. Bombs algo hit the main runways and a rollo way line alony the west side of the airdrome.
Pires_and explosions were visible from Cape Passero, 45 miles away, was said Two bombers failed to return, but the crew of one was rescued.
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