LONDON’S DEFENCES
NEW TYPES OF WEAPONS SECRET SURPRISES FOR INVADERS LONDON, September 27. New forms of defence and attack have been used in tbe past few night raids on London. Citizens have been aware of new, strange noises. They have heard thunderous explosions disintegrating into staccato cracks high in the heavens, also muffled ratt'lings which are dubbed “carpet slipper machine guns.” There is also a curious flat roar, something which seemingly strikes an imaginary coiling miles up and then bumps clamorously along the top of the sky. These queer noises are actually caused by new types of weapons or well-tried weapons adapted to new uses. New typos of shells, the composition of which is in effect a secret, are being used. New and more elaborate types of “ flaming onions ” have also been noticed in recent nights. The Germans' surprises include parachute bombs, which are described as “ shiny and cigar-shaped.” Apparently they are constructed of an aluminium alloy, and they float down gently and explode after landing.
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Evening Star, Issue 23693, 28 September 1940, Page 11
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166LONDON’S DEFENCES Evening Star, Issue 23693, 28 September 1940, Page 11
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