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aerodromes are in extreme North West especially built for attacks on France. Russians report fighting in Kuban. No important change other front last week Russians destroyed 370 German aircraft for loss of 104 Russian planes. In S. West Pacific Kendari on Celebes raided and also Lae on New Guinea. No news about action in Mediterranean.

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21. Forces news Frederick Allen reading

Mine carrying Lancasters wrecked in early hours of Monday morning the 3 greatest water dams in Germany. Serious damage caused. Breaches were early on Monday 100 yards wide. The river is in full flood. 8 Lancasters are missing but Wing Commander Gibson who led the attack returned safely. Several bridges washed away. Kassel is below the dams. According to Sir Archibald Sinclair who first gave the news of this attack this is a heavy blow.
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17/5/1943
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Frederick Allen
Gibson
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for Koeban read Kuban
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