BOMBING OF BURMA
Rec. 11 a.m. RUGBY, April 6.1 An India communique states: "R.A.F. Hurricanes yesterday intercepted more than 50 Japanese' bombers and fighters, attempting to attack south-eastern Bengal. Some of the raiders broke away and dropped bombs at Maungdaw, causing minor damage and a few casualties. The rest of the force, heading northwards, was turned back by our fighters and jettisoned their bombs harmlessly on the jungle. "In many combats at least 11 enemy aircraft were damaged, two so severely that it is unlikely that they regained their base. Yesterday morning Blenheims, escorted by fighters, successfully bombed the air base at Meiktila. Escorting Hurricanes damaged four enemy fighters and shot down one, without loss or damage to themselves. Other Blenheims attacked the railway line at Bongytung Gorge, south of Katha, with good results. Last night heavy bombers successfully attacked the central railway station at Rangoon."
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Auckland Star, Volume LXXIV, Issue 82, 7 April 1943, Page 3
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