16/9/1943. 9.= am. Dutch time Frank Philips
Our bombers were out over enemy occupied
territory last night. A number of radio stations
went out of the air very early.
A few evening planes dropped bombs in
places on the South Coast and London
area. Some damage was done and
there were some casualties. 3 planes
were shot down over this country and
one over N. France.
The targets attacked in Paris area at
dusk yesterday were the Hispano Suiza
- Renault aircraft factories as well as
a bull bearer plant.
16 German fighters were shot down and
we lost 6 bombers and 3 fighters.
No development in the Salerno
situation has been reported during
the night. Reinforcements have
arrived at Salerno so that the men
who have been fighting can take some
rest and heavy equipment has been
landed too. More bombing from the
air is also done. General Clarke
has visited the front line. The 8th Army is
67 miles from Salerno. As this army proceeds
more airfields become available for
our troops so that better fighter cover
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