LOSS OF PALEMBANG
ALLIED AIRCRAFT. SUPPORT DEFENDERS. / RUGBY, Feb. 16. A South-west Pacific Command communique states: Reports about the action in the Palembang area on February 14/15 show that the Allied bombers and fighters gave all possible support to the land forces defending the area. Hurricanes , and Blenheims of the R.A.F. caused great devastation bv low-flying' attacks on barges packed with enemy troops, which were moving up the river in the direction of palembang. Some of the Hurricanes —eight-gun fighters—made as many separate sorties during the day, only ceasing their efforts when it was no longer possible to use their aerodromes to refuel and rearm. Dutch and American aircraft were meantime vigorously attacking transports and warships off the coast. Hits are claimed on five transnorts, and two cruisers, one of which was set on fire.
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Grey River Argus, 18 February 1942, Page 5
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135LOSS OF PALEMBANG Grey River Argus, 18 February 1942, Page 5
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