VENICE HARBOUR
ALLIED AIR ATTACKS tomclal Wireless) (Received March 23, 2.15 p.m.) RUGBY, March 22 For the fourth successive day the Mediterranean Tactical Air Force yesterday sent over 1000 medium and fighter bombers to blast enemy supply arteries in Italy, Austria and Yugoslavia, states a correspondent. The most outstanding attack ot the day was when fighter bombers— Mustangs and Kittyhawks—attacked the Venice harbour, while Thunderbolts shot up harbour antiaircraft defences in support of the assault. A 3000-ton vessel was set on fire and hits were scored on the stern of a second merchantman. A third ship was also damaged. Hits were also scored on an escort vessel and two barges, and a supply barge was set on fire. Explosions were seen in docks and warehouses and flame shot up 5000 feet.
A Mediterranean air communique states that the Allies flew 25T3 sorties. Three enemy aircraft Were destroyed in combat and eight Allied aircraft, including three heavy bombers, are missing.
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Waikato Times, Volume 196, Issue 22568, 23 March 1945, Page 3
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