HC Deb 13 October 1943 vol 392 cc863-4
28. Mr. Stokes

asked the Secretary of State for Air how many British bombers were lost over Germany and Northern Europe during the month of September; the total for the nine months ended 30th September; and whether he has any information as to the figures for American bombers over the same periods?

Sir A. Sinclair

193 British and 92 American bomber aircraft operating from this country were reported lost over Germany and Northern Europe during September. The totals for the nine months ended 30th September are 1,844 British and 539 American.