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bombing was kept up by our Lancasters
which went in heavy force to attack railway
targets in France. Weather was bad with thunderstorms
and ice on the wings. A yard near
St Quentin was attacked, also one near
Paris which handles 3000 to 4000 wagons
a day, and also one between Nantes
and Paris. Military objectives in France
were also bombed which attacks were
concentrated into 15 minutes.
Mines were also laid. 8 planes are missing.
The weather in the Straits of Dover is much
cooler this morning with mists and low
clouds. Some enemy planes were over
East Anglia last night. Slight damage
was caused but no one was hurt.
In their offensive North of Jassy the Germans
did not make any advance. Yesterday
58 German aircraft and 37 tanks were
destroyed which brings the total in two
days to 59 tanks and 142 planes.
In the So. W. Pacific Allied bombers were
held up by bad weather. In the Eirean
elections De Valera's party has a clear
lead. The latest news is that his party
has 65 seats which means a lead over
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