Very lovely day. V. cold early.
6 planes over early. Bombs fell close astern. Later attack unloaded in El[...] & entrance.
Got orders to go to Deep Water Bay & [flood]. 7.45: Another attack and bombs fell in billet just left! Terrific shindy as going down harbour. Shaving water and coffee all cold!
Found Thracian crumpled bow and took all her ammunition. Later anchored off W. shore of Deep Water Bay. Plane over p.m. dived but no bombs. One plane brought down a.m.
Landed head of bay and walked Aberdeen and back. Cholera shot. Several damaged cars and lorries. R. Scots lost 700 out of 900.
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