Around 7:30 PM, a group of about fifty "terrorists" forcibly entered the said factories through the gates on Chemin des Alouettes and Chemin de Grange-Rouge, just as the maintenance and supervisory staff were preparing to leave. These "terrorists," armed with submachine guns, initially incapacitated the five guards of the factory, as well as three requisitioned individuals assigned to guard a transformer. They then gathered in the factory hall around twenty employees, along with the guards and requisitioned individuals, whom they bound and held at gunpoint. Meanwhile, a number of "terrorists" compelled an employee to accompany them to the workshops, where they placed the explosive devices they had with them. They planted one device at each engine, and by 10:40 PM, 67 explosions had already occurred, with the first occurring around 9:30 PM.

The five guards of the factory, along with the supervisory and maintenance staff, had to surrender their identity cards to the "terrorists," who stated that they would send them by mail before leaving.

Before departing, the "terrorists" declared that the explosions would continue until 2 or 3 in the morning.

The Bronzavia factory telephone operator was instructed to call the duty officer every half-hour to report any incidents that may have occurred. However, at 7:35 PM, the operator failed to make the call, prompting the on-duty sergeant to call the Bronzavia factories himself. At 8:30 PM, the operator informed the sergeant that he had forgotten to make the call. Subsequently, until 9:30 PM, the communication was consistently maintained by the "terrorists" who had taken over for the telephone operator.

After 9:30 PM, a fire was reported on Chemin de Grange-Rouge to the duty officer, who immediately dispatched a first patrol to the scene, followed by a second a few minutes later.

The fire, which had broken out in the annex of the factory where wood and packaging materials were stored, and which had been set by the "terrorists," was easily controlled by the firefighters.

Bronzavia employs 680 workers or employees and specializes in packaging aviation engines and equipment. They work on behalf of the Germans.

The damage caused by this attack is estimated at several million francs. Primarily, electric welders and grinders were damaged by the explosions.

Due to this attack, the factory will not be able to operate at full capacity for some time. The damaged machines were reportedly irreplaceable.

Before leaving the factory, the "terrorists" had a young employee write the following under their dictation:

"To the Management of Bronzavia Factories"

Gentlemen,

Your establishments have received a visit from a unit of the French Forces of the Interior.

The destruction of the German war machine is an absolute necessity for the liberation of France. The destruction of the machines and products in your factory intended for the services of Germany is indispensable.

Our action has, as its primary result, prevented an aerial bombardment of the region, thus saving French lives that are precious to us all.

If there remains in you, despite your role as suppliers to the 'Boches,' even the slightest trace of patriotism, you will be the first to understand us.

VIVE LA FRANCE!