Air Operations, Europe

There is a German air raid on the British fleet base at Scapa Flow. 32 bombers participate in the raid, 2 are lost. 1 cruiser, the Norfolk, is slightly damaged. The raid is more notable for causing the first civilian casualties in Britain.

Battle of the Atlantic

• The British minesweeping drifter Maida (107t) is sunk on a mine off Margate 10 miles east of North Foreland with the loss of 6 crewmen. 6 of the crew are rescued by the British minesweeping drifter Mare.
• The Yugoslav steamer Slava (4512t) is sunk on a mine 5 miles south of Start Point with the loss of 1 crewman.