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Large formations
of enemy aircraft...
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today attacked targets
in southern England...
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but the enemy's aerial armada
came in for heavy punishment.
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Over forty-seven German planes
were destroyed...
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with a loss of only fifteen
of our own aircraft.
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Six of these pilots were saved.
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Several R.A.F. Aerodromes
were also attacked...
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and some casualties
were sustained...
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but they were light.
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Colonel.
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Good. Very good.
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The weather is constant.
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We have a stabilized
high pressure zone...
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and we'll make use of it.
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The proof, gentlemen.
We are destroying...
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as many planes on the ground
as in the air.
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Thank you, Schmidt.
On the desk, please.
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Reichsmarschall Goering
will certainly be interested...
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in my report.
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To date, almost 300 planes
have been destroyed.
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Almost half the entire British
fighter force, gentlemen.
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The Colonel can report
what he pleases.
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The fact remains...
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that our bombers continue
to be intercepted.
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Because the English are now
bringing in their reserves.
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As from tomorrow, we'll increase
our attacks on these airfields.
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And five Luftwaffes will attack
the north and north-east.
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But that is outside the range
of our fighters, Colonel.
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Also outside the range
of the English fighters.
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Not even a Spitfire can be
in the north and the south...
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at the same time.