BOULOGNE DOCKS
ATTACKED BY BRITISH BOMBERS IN UNFAVOURABLE WEATHER. NO AIRCRAFT MISSING. LONDON, September 23. The weather was unfavourable for air operations last night, and the only R.A.F. activity was directed against the docks at Boulogne. None of the R.A.F. aircraft are missing. It is learned from Stockholm that the R.A.F. did most extensive damage to the Floro (Norwegian) fish oil factory on September 20. An important part of the factory which was destroyed by fire cannot be repaired. NAZI SUPPLY SHIP BOMBED OFF THE COAST OF NORWAY. LONDON, September 23. A 5000-ton German supply ship off Norway was attacked by British planes, the bombs from which burst on the vessel’s deck. Another enemy aircraft was destroyed by fighters during Saturday's sweep by the R.A.F. over Northern France, making the total for the day 16. The crew of one of our bombers reported missing on Saturday night has been rescued.
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Wairarapa Times-Age, 24 September 1941, Page 5
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150BOULOGNE DOCKS Wairarapa Times-Age, 24 September 1941, Page 5
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