London, Aug. 15.
A survey of R.A.F. activities against the Italians in the Middle East since June 19 shows that British pilots and t planes proved their superiority over the enemy as in other theatres of war despite their fight against large odds, British bomber and reconnaissance pilots have outmanceuvred and beaten enemy defensive patrols wherever they met, it is stated. Strictly checked records show that since the middle of June nearly 200 Italian planes have been destroyed in these North African operations at a cost of only 18 British machines.—Reuter.
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