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an attack on airfields in France and the low
countries by more than 1500 American
heavy bombers. The largest force ever sent out in
daylight from this country. 15 American bombers
and 17 other Allied aircraft are missing from
the daylight operations. 7 enemy planes were
destroyed. A few enemy raiders were over Southern
England during the night but no damage or
casualties have been reported. In Italy 5th
Army troops have captured 2 more towns
and are now 100 miles northwest of Rome
by road. 8th Army troops are keeping up
their advance on the Adriatic sector.
The Russians have driven deeper into the
defense system on the Karelian Isthmus
and have captured more strong points.
In the South West Pacific the American forces
on Biak Island have gained more ground.
Liberators of the S.W.P. Command played
a big part in the successful attack on
the Marianas by raiding Talen [?] Island
besides destroying a number of grounded
aircraft they shot down 20 Japanese
fighters.
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