January 1944
January 1944
Operations in Greece continued until the 14th. From the 1st to then we had lost eight bombers, caused 4.3 FEU of damage, and destroyed 13 enemy fighters. We then had a lengthier pause of operations, and on the 27th began a new attack in the Eastern Balkan OA. By the end of the month we had lost three more bombers, caused 2.3 FEU, and killed 3 fighters. In total therefore we had lost 11 bombers, inflicted 6.6 FEU, and shot down sixteen enemy fighters.
It is noted that the gunners in our bombers appear to have had a good month.
However operations will now immediately be switched to the Alpine OA. The Committe of War has - perhaps a little tardily - informed us that the Canadian Army is going to try secure a portion of southern Italy, and they wish us to try and impede reinforcements. We will endeavour to do what we can.
The Committee notes that out of 800 operational aircraft as of writing 20 were the new Lincoln '44 model.
Operations in Greece continued until the 14th. From the 1st to then we had lost eight bombers, caused 4.3 FEU of damage, and destroyed 13 enemy fighters. We then had a lengthier pause of operations, and on the 27th began a new attack in the Eastern Balkan OA. By the end of the month we had lost three more bombers, caused 2.3 FEU, and killed 3 fighters. In total therefore we had lost 11 bombers, inflicted 6.6 FEU, and shot down sixteen enemy fighters.
It is noted that the gunners in our bombers appear to have had a good month.
However operations will now immediately be switched to the Alpine OA. The Committe of War has - perhaps a little tardily - informed us that the Canadian Army is going to try secure a portion of southern Italy, and they wish us to try and impede reinforcements. We will endeavour to do what we can.
The Committee notes that out of 800 operational aircraft as of writing 20 were the new Lincoln '44 model.
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