R.A.F. RAIDS IN BURMA
RIVER CRAFT SUNK AIRFIELDS BOMBED (British Official Wireless.) (11 a.m.) RUGBY, May 12. An. India Command communique stated that -yesterday Royal Air Force Hurricanes attacked enemy water transport on the Mayu River. A formation of fighters vigorously machinegunned 50 supply sampans on the Irrawaddy River between Chauk and Tenangyaung. All were damaged or destroyed. Last night Wellingtons attacked the Kanguang airfield, in central Burma. Hits were scored on the runway andi fires, started. Other Wellingtons bombed Meiktla airfield and the village of Yegyenbyin on Akyab Island. All our aircraft are safe.
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Gisborne Herald, Volume LXX, Issue 21093, 13 May 1943, Page 4
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