SHIP NOT BOMBED
FRENCH EXPLANATION SPLINTERS FROM SHELL (British Official Wiroloss.) Reed. 2.30 p.m. RUGBY, Nov. 12. In reference to the report that a French cross-Channel steamer had been bombed the British Admiralty and the Air Ministry have issued the following announcement: “It is learned from the French authorities that what in fact happened was that an. aeroplane, apparently uncertain of its position on account of low cloud, flew over the prohibited area of Boulogne and a French anti-aircraft gun immediately opened fire. Splinters from a shell splashing ;n the water gave rise to the report of bombing, but actually no bombs were dropped.”
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Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 20094, 14 November 1939, Page 11
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104SHIP NOT BOMBED Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 20094, 14 November 1939, Page 11
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