AIR WARFARE
R.A.F. BOMBINGS. RUGBY, February 23. An Indian communique stated:— Yesterday formations of R.A.F. Blenheims, escorted by fighters, attacked enemy objectives at Akyab and Pauktawgyi. In other parts of Burma, lighters were occupied in offensive patrols. Last night, bombs were dropped on and near runways at Mingaladon aerodrome, Rangoon. All our aircraft are safe. BRITISH LOSSES. CHICAGO, February 23. Since the outbreak of the war to the end of 1942 Britain lost 2,759 bombers over Germany and Western Europe, said the British Consul-Gen-eral (Mr. Wilfred Galliene). He added that these figures were official.
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Grey River Argus, 25 February 1943, Page 1
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94AIR WARFARE Grey River Argus, 25 February 1943, Page 1
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