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“A” convoy formed up ready to leave TMIMI when a Ju. 88 provided a diversion and delayed the departure for ¾ hr. by dropping flares over TMIMI Sat. 2 and then bombing and ground-strafing the road. Heavy vehicles and trailers are making slow going and having a spot of bother at a few of the causeways which enemy destroyed in his retreat. It was learned that a further amount of £230. has been received by the Squadron from the D.A.P., in addition to the £140 already well invested, towards ‘Xmas cheer. This amount of £370. will ensure that everyone in the Squadron is well provided with the necessities of the Season and everyone is most grateful to those in the Union who have made this happy position possible.
“A” Party had the pleasure of seeing the Ju.88 which held the convoy up this morning, burning some distance from the road.
It was ascertained later that one of our Spitfire pilots had intercepted him just after he left TMIMI.