SERIES OF RAIDS.
GOOD MARKSMANSHIP. Received August 5. 12.10 p.in. CAIRO, Aug. 4. An 11.A.F. communique states that the R.A.F. thrice raided Derna on Saturday. On the first occasion a large formation of .Blenheims attacked the harbour, a. direct hit being scored on a large ship. The second time direct hits were scored on the jetty and two ships, and then bombers attacked the aerodrome and harbour again, and bombed objectives attacked by the first raiders. French pilots and crews again reconnoitred the Diredawa area of Abyssinia.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume LX, Issue 211, 5 August 1940, Page 8
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