DAYLIGHT RAIDING.
EACH SIDE LOSES CRAFT.
LITTLE DAMAGE, FEW CASUALTIES.
(Received This Day, 10.10 a.m.) LONDON, November 29
Five enemy aircraft were shot down to-day in attacks on Britain. This damage to the Luftwaffe was inflicted, as on several previous days recently, without any loss to the personnel of the Royal Air Force. Two British fighters were destroyed, hut both pilots are safe.
It is now known, however, that a further R.A.F. fighter was lost yesterday, bringing British losses to seven aircraft agaiiist five German planes. The pilot of the British aircraft whose loss is now announced was saved. In daylight raids to-day, according to a communique, small forces of enemy aircraft crossed the south-east coast. A few bombs are reported, mainly in South London. There was little damage and few casualties. British- Official Wireless.
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume 61, Issue 43, 30 November 1940, Page 5
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