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.
19.35 Forces. Irish Songs ..... . ....[?]
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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