Thursday, October 17, 1940 - Fighter bombers strike London

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Over Britain... Messerschmitt fighter bombers raid London. One bomb destroys all signaling equipment at Waterloo Station.

In the North Atlantic... Convoy SC-7 of 30 ships is attacked between today and October 19th and loses 21 vessels.

In the English Channel... German destroyers and torpedo boats conduct a sweep toward Land's End but withdraw when engaged by a Royal Navy cruiser several destroyers.

In Britain... London Transport appeals to provincial bus companies for replacement vehicles after air raid losses.
 
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