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Timaru Herald, Volume CLVIII, Issue 23257, 19 July 1945, Page 3

AIR CASUALTIES Figures For Australian Force MELBOURNE. July R.A.A.F. casualties from the beginning of the war to the end of May were 13.842. The following is an analysis of the total casualties: Casualties in Specific Areas. Europe. 6566; South and South-west Pacific. 4745; Middle East. 1571; Far East. 376; India-Burma. 311; Canada. 200: other areas. 73. Causes.- Air operations 'excluding known air accidents*. 7167; known air accidents. 4420: ground accidents and other causes. 1473; ground battle. 462. deaths from illness, 320. Casualties in Types of Unit. —Operational squadrons. 9010; Empire Air Training Scheme schools. 1120; officers’ training unit and other flying schools. 1744; other units. 1968. A total of 668 R.A.A.F. ex-prisoners of war and 36 missing personnel have I been reported safe. In Europe there ' are only three prisoners of war not yet | reported as returned safe. AN EGG A DAY? Wed like one! But the finest bred hen must, rest sometimes. Na'ural lay- | in.g to its highest maximum can be attained, however if you t’ive hens LAYMOR TONIC, body and health-! building, containing all xi’amni- and i minerals tor highest productivity. Ask I ' our grocer. Advt