Air Operations, Europe

The RAF make a night raid on Berlin.

Air Operations, Mediterranean

A small British relief convoy reaches Malta, but 2 of the ships are bombed by German planes while unloading.

Stukas with a fighter escort carry out a major raid on Malta. 13 Stukas are shot down for a loss of 2 RAF fighters, but the British decide to immediatley withdraw all bombers and flying boats.

Battle of the Atlantic

U-97 sinks the British tanker Chama (8077t) southwest of Fastnet with the loss of the entire crew of 59.

Britain, Home Front

From a request by the King, Britain observes a National Day of Prayer.

Indian Ocean

The New Zealand light cruiser Leander captures the Vichy French steamer Charles L. D. (5267t) between Mauritius and Madagascar. The ship is taken to Mauritius.