RECORD U.S. CONTRIBUTION
MAI’ OFFENSIVE FROM BRITAIN NINE MAJOR ATTACKS (Rec. 10.25 a.m.) Rugby, May 31. The United States Army Eighth Air Force made a record daytime contribution to the mounting round-the-clock offensive from Britain during May. This included nine major attacks by heavy bombers against vital enemy targets in Germany, Holland, a 70 per cent gain over any previous month in weight of bombs or enemy targets. A total of 351 enemy fighters was destroyed by the bombers I which is more than twice the previous monthly total. Also during May American medium bombers were first used in Europe as well as the newest American high altitude fighter P 47 Thunderbolt. Over 2000 sorties were made during the month. Losses were 72 bombers and nine fighters.
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume 78, 1 June 1943, Page 5
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