Germany lost at least 83 aeroplanes last week in a vain endeavour to halt the Allies’ assault. The raids cost the Royal Air Force 135 aeroplanes over Europe, but this was a mere fraction of the forces employed. The four biggest night raids last week-—against Dortmund, Dusseldorf, Essen, and Wuppertal—involved the loss of 121 valuable bombers and crews, but this loss must be considered a comparatively small price to pay for Hi e destruction wrought in the heart of the enemy’s war production area. Hundreds of air crews have told tales of the terrible destruction in the Ruhr centres, and reconnaissance after every raid has verified their claims.—London, May 30.

Press, Volume LXXIX, Issue 23962, 1 June 1943, Page 5

Germany lost at least 83 aeroplanes last week in a vain endeavour to halt the Allies’ assault. The raids cost the Royal Air Force 135 aeroplanes over Europe, but this was a mere fraction of the forces employed. The four biggest night raids last week-— against Dortmund, Dusseldorf, Essen, and Wuppertal—involved the loss of 121 valuable bombers and crews, but this loss must be considered a comparatively small price to pay for Hi e destruction wrought in the heart of the enemy’s war production area. Hundreds of air crews have told tales of the terrible destruction in the Ruhr centres, and reconnaissance after every raid has verified their claims.—London, May 30.