SIREN IN KHAKI
A young soldier, stationed near London, is the "awful example" of the war-time dangers of mimicry. His imitations of farmyard sounds express trains, and sergeant majors were the joy of the company. But success led to his fall. The other day he tried to imitate "warbling note" of the air-ranl warning signal. The result, was so realistic that it \vas mistaken for a raid warning. Troops sprang to action, guns wer_'. pointed skywards and a convov rushed to guard a neighbouring town. UerMi?: The offender is new quiet !y p : r ;■;"': r s s;-.r-g'> at. Eventide" in the. i>oa<v of military on • fine incut.
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Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 2, Issue 177, 24 June 1940, Page 3
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107SIREN IN KHAKI Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 2, Issue 177, 24 June 1940, Page 3
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