ROYAL AIR FORCE
ATTACKS IN AFRICA ENEMY PLANES DAMAGED LORRY CONVOY HIT (United Press Assn.—Elec. Tel. Copyright) (Received July 3. 3.15 p.m.) CAIRO, July 2 A Royal Air Force communique states: Our planes, pressing home an attack against Gondar despite heavy anti-aircraft fire, set on fire one bomber and serious damaged five others. They also set fire to buildings near the hangars. We suffered no casualties. A formation of bombers raided an oil refinery and oil tanks in Augusta. The refinery was set on fire. Direct hits were secured on an enemy lorry convoy and two gun positions in the Moyale area. Enemy planes visited Sidi Barrani. There were no casualties and no damage was done. The aerodrome at Azozo was also successfully attacked by our bombers. Italian planes bombed Mersa Matruh yesterday, but there were no casualties and no damage.
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Waikato Times, Volume 127, Issue 21155, 3 July 1940, Page 8
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