29-2-1944. 6.= pm. The radio has been
repaired and now in good condition again.
British based American Flying Fortresses
renewed their attacks against aircraft
factories in Germany today by attacking
aircraft part and component plants
at Brunswick today. A new force
known as the Air Defense of Great
Britain is now in action against
enemy attacks on this country.
In Italy 600 sorties were flown by our
planes whereas the enemy flew none
over our beachhead. The Russians are
nearing the outer defenses of Pskov.
Military objectives in the Pas de Calais
area of France were again attacked
by heavy bombers, medium and
light bombers as well as fighters also
took part. In Italy heavies are still
kept grounded by the bad weather.
Shipping on both side of the Adriatic
was attacked. 3 of our planes are
missing. By the 8th Army some high
ground was taken and patrols were
active. The position in our beachhead
was improved and our gunners engaged
some enemy positions and had successes
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