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From: military@att.att.com (Bill Thacker)
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Subject: 50 Years Ago:
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From: military@att.att.com (Bill Thacker)
Thursday, 29 August, 1940

German increases the number of fighter sweeps over Britain, employing
over 700 Messerschmitts in this role.  British fighters avoid the
German fighters, conserving themselves for bombers.  The day's losses
are 17 German to 9 British.

The South African air force enters the war by launching attacks 
Italian Somaliland.

German high command explains that anti-aircraft fire was ineffective
during the British raid on Berlin because the RAF bombers are painted
with a special varnish which makes them invisible to searchlights.

Moscow files protests over alleged provocations by Rumanian troops.
The USSR warns that further incidents would not be tolerated.

The US Senate passes a $5 billion defense bill.

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