Northern Front

Due to the gradual arrival of the 4th Indian Infantry Division in Sudanese ports, there are insufficient Blenheim Mk IVFs to provide protection for ships. The B Flight of No.14 (RAF) Squadron was therefore tasked during 13 and 14 December to conduct a series of patrols throughout the day in search of possible Italian submarines in the area. All of these protective sorties, as well as the daily harassment against Italian airfields seem to be bearing fruit as the Regia Aeronautica and Regia Marina are unable to oppose the deployment of Indian troops in Port Sudan.