AIR WARFARE IN NEW GUINEA
INCREASED FIGHTER SUPPORT FOR ENEMY BOMBERS (Rec. 2.0 p.m.) Rugby, April 27 It is reported from an advanced Allied base that the outstanding feature of aerial warfare over Port Moresby which has become intensified during the last few days, is the increasing fighter support provided for Japanese bombers, apparently in the hope of crushin? Allied fighter opposition preparatory to an all-out attack. This seems to in. dicate, says a correspondent at Mel. bourne, that Japanese air and groun< reinforcements have arrived by sea a advance bases, notably Rabaul, when transports were recently observed. I is possible that during the period o this reinforcement the Japanese wen conserving their aircraft strength ii preparation for a major operatioi which may be launched shortly . P..0.W.
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume 77, 28 April 1942, Page 2
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