RAIDS ON GERMANY
MANY MILITARY OBJECTIVES.
17 ENEMY AERODROMES.
GERMAN FIGHTER. BROUGHT DOWN.
(United Press Association.— Copyright.) (Received This Day, 11.30 n.ra.) LONDON, July 29. The Air Ministry communique states: “Bombers last night continued their attacks on military objectives in northern and western Germany. The tato'otsi included oil depots, docks, and goods yards. Sbventeen aerodromes in Germany, Holland, Belgium and noi - them France were also attacked. Three of our aircraft are missing. Coastal Command aircraft again raided the Cherbourg oil tanks last night, many fires being started. Our aircraft returned safely. An aircraft of the Bomber Command yesterday made a daylight attack on Leeuaarden aerodrome, in Holland. A number of enemy aircraft on the ground were damaged. On tho return journey this bomber was engaged by four enemy fighters, one of which was driven down. Our aircraft returned safely.—British. Official Wireless.
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume 60, Issue 250, 30 July 1940, Page 5
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