R.A.F. BOMBING OF VALONA.
SEAPLANE BASE AND DOCKS.
WAREHOUSE SET ON EIRE
(United Press Association —Copyright./ (Received This Day, 11.15 a.m.) LONDON, December 19.
Royal Air Force Headquarters m Greece announced that a most successful attack was carried out yesterday against a seaplane base, docks and warehouses at Valona. All the bombs 'fell in the target area and a warehouse was seen to be ablaze. There was strong fighter opposition and a running fight lasting 20 minutes took place. It is believed that one enemy fighter was shot down and one of our aircraft was forced to land on its return flight. All the others returned safely to their bases.—British Official Wireless.
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume 61, Issue 60, 20 December 1940, Page 5
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