Friday the 23rd of August 1940

Day: Reconnaissance only at first, with small raids developing as the day goes on, raiders were attacking any convenient airfield or factory. Many of them try to probe the London defences, jettisoning bombs indiscriminately if attacked.

Night: Night attacks centre on South Wales, particularly Cardiff and Pembroke Dock. Wales, Birmingham and a convoy.

Losses: Luftwaffe 5: Fighter Command 1

Weather: Cloudy with showers, becoming brighter.


R.A.F. Losses for Friday the 23rd of August 1940
     Squadron
Aircraft
Serial Number
Pilot
No 1 Squadron
 Hurricane I
 P2980
H.J.Merchant

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