7/6/1944. 1.= pm John Snagge
The landings on the coast of Normandy went on all
day yesterday and still more airborne troops landed
during the night. Warships are bombarding batteries
which are still in action. We had 1000 planes out
during the night. The activity of the Luftwaffe has
been increased but we still have the superiority
in the air. No. 3 communique from Shaef was
published 2 hours ago wherein it was also said
that German naval forces have made no
further attempt to interfere. 26 enemy aircraft
were destroyed and one of our bombers and 17
fighters did not return. Railway centres,
bridges etc. were attacked repeatedly yesterday.
Our air cover was completely successful.
Naval units in the Bay of Biscay were also
attacked. 13 heavy bombers are missing and
during the night Intruders destroyed 12 enemy
planes. There was heavy fighting in the beaches
yesterday. In daylight our planes flew 13000
sorties. The weather is still not good this
morning and there are waves up to 3 feet.
It has rained during the night. Yesterday our
air cover was maintained over an area of
60 square miles between Le Havre and Cherbourg
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