18/10/1943. 8.= am. (too late to listen to news
fully).
The Russians are now on this side of the
Dnjepr South of Gomel and their bridgehead
at Kremenchuk is 30 miles wide and 15
miles deep.
The 5th Army is now mopping up along the
Volturno line.
A new heavier bomber than even the
Boeing Flying Fortress is now in
production in the USA for operations
during the spring. A light bomber for all
kinds of work will also become in
production. The Thunderbolt now
known as flying milk bottle with a speed
of over 400 miles an hour and a
capacity to fly 40000 feet will get
more powerful engines.
Production of Merodas will be slowed
down. Lord Wavell has gone to India
a farewell message was recorded.
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